How To Get the Most Out of Your Junior Year
This school year has looked quite different than others. All my classes were remote, I lived off campus, and many of my friends were not...
Abbey LeClair (U Mass Amherst ‘22)
Abbey LeClair (U Mass Amherst ‘22)
Abbey LeClair is a junior at the University of Massachusetts - Amherst, majoring in Psychology on the Neuroscience track. She loves to spend her time hanging out with friends, listening to music, and dancing for the UMass Dance Club. Feel free to follow her on Instagram: @abbeyleclair
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Turning 21
I can now say, as of this past weekend, I am officially 21 years old. I have to admit, I have been having a hard time wrapping my mind...
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Everything You Need to Know About Informational Interviews
If you’re anything like me, then the thought of graduating college sends you into a complete panic. To settle these overwhelming feelings,...
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10 Things to Look Forward to After the Pandemic
I have been counting down the days until COVID-19 finally stops taking over my life. I think we all have. Cities will start opening up and...
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A Guide to Active Listening
Being an active listener is a great way of showing those you care about that they are important to you. Verbal and nonverbal cues to show...
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Nothing but Podcasts
Long car ride and no new music to listen to? I know we have all been there. With the amount of free time we’ve all had on our hands due to...
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Best Shows to Binge Watch Over Your Winter Break
At last, the semester is coming to an end. After a very long and stressful fall, I know the only thing on my to do list for the next few...
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The Season of Giving: Gifts Anyone Would Enjoy in 2020
As 2020 comes to an end, we get closer and closer to the holidays. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, holiday shopping is at the top...
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Best Ways to Pamper Yourself This Fall
With COVID-19 and online classes taking a toll on the average student's mental health, we could all use a little TLC. It is especially...
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What Are Your Dreams Trying To Tell You?
Let’s talk about dreaming. As a neuroscience student, I have spent many lectures learning about dreams and REM sleep. REM stands for rapid...
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What I Learned From Ruth Bader Ginsburg
On the morning of September 18th, 2020 Ruth Bader Ginsburg sadly passed away at 87 years old. I immediately received a text from my mom,...
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Getting Organized for an Online Semester: Here's What's Working for Me
Building a new routine at the start of the semester is always the most tiring time of the year for me. I often have a hard time with change...
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25 Things I Miss About UMass Amherst
As the school year comes to an end, I'm coming to the realization that in a few short months I am going to be starting my junior year of...
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The Power of Dance
I find comfort in art. Music makes my soul smile and all I want to do is dance. During quarantine, I have been reminded of how much I need...
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How to Deal With Change: COVID-19 Turned Our World Upside Down
As the days go on, COVID-19 becomes more prevalent and more terrifying for people everywhere. It is important to make sure that while...
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Walking to the Beat - My March Playlist
When walking around a college campus, most students have one thing in common: they are all wearing headphones. Whether they are listening...
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No Need for Validation - How to be your #1 Fan
I constantly hear my friends saying, “well I did it because I was having a bad day,” “I just sometimes don’t have the energy,” or “I don’t...
