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Supporting College Student Survivors of Sexual Assault: a Guide for Friends and Family
In this blog post, we share best practices for supporting a student survivor of sexual violence with care, respect, and self-care.
Affordable, Healthy Snacks for College Students
Snacking is an essential part of every busy college student’s life. However, overindulging in processed and high-sugar snacks such as potato chips, candy bars, and cookies can have adverse health effects and impact academic performance. Luckily, there are plenty of affordable healthy snacks accessible on and off campus.
This blog post guides you through healthy snacking, including budgeting, nutrition, and snack ideas.
10 Mental Health Activities for College Students
Starting college is an exciting and significant phase in your life. However, it is crucial to prioritize your mental health to make the most of this opportunity. Taking care of your well-being can improve your productivity, enhance your mood, and optimize your physical health.
We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of 10 mental health activities for college students. We hope these activities will help you stay healthy, happy, and productive throughout your academic journey.
Cyberstalking Red Flags You Shouldn’t Ignore
In today’s digital world, social media platforms offer avenues for personal connection. However, along with the benefits come risks, such as technology-facilitated crimes like cyberstalking. Despite the convenience of online interactions, it’s essential to remain on guard against the potential threats posed by anonymity and misuse of digital platforms.
In this blog, you learn about cyberstalking, the red flags, and proactive tips to stay safe online.
How to Eat Healthy in College: Nutrition Tips and Dining Options
College life brings newfound freedoms, including choosing your meals. With diverse dining options on campuses and all-you-care-to-eat dining halls, maintaining a healthy diet can be challenging.
This blog post covers how to eat healthy in college with nutrition tips, meal-prep ideas, and strategies for navigating campus dining halls.
College Winter Wellness: Nine Simple Tips for Staying Healthy
Winter can be challenging for college students, especially when trying to maintain good health. With the cold weather, shorter days, and more time spent indoors, it is common to feel ill or run down. This blog post explores nine winter wellness tips to help you stay healthy and feel your best. Whether it’s getting outside for fresh air, staying active, or eating healthy, they will help you stay on top of your game and achieve your academic goals.
It's OK To Not Be OK: A Johnny's Journey with Mental Health
As a senior graduating in May, I believe that as a country we all need to place a greater emphasis on mental health and recognizing the early signs of a struggle so that the issue can be quickly addressed. College students often have a mindset to just push through and pretend things are okay until we see a change instead of dealing with the problem at its onset. It is okay to not be okay and to admit you are struggling or need help redirecting where you are headed in life.
