Studying Abroad: Inside my first week abroad
On Monday the 15th of March, I arrived at the Kathmandu airport in Nepal at 12:50 am. To say that I have been waiting for this moment would...
Alexyah Dethvongsa (SMCVT ‘22)
Alexyah Dethvongsa (SMCVT ‘22)
Class of 2022
International Relations and Public Health Major
Peace and Justice Minor
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Books to get you out of a reading slump
Reading is such a great way to pass time, but getting back into reading when you haven't read in a long time can be tough, and if you have...
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Creating a Relationship with Myself
Spending time alone can feel really lonely but with social media and phones, it's easier than ever to have someone’s company. Recently, I’...
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An Open Letter to my College Friends
I cannot emphasize how thankful I am that I have crossed paths with each and every single one of my friends at school. Not a single person...
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Songs that are Perfect for Getting over a Breakup
Breakups are never easy, and sometimes all you need is a good playlist and some time to get over it. From screaming your heart out in the...
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Journaling and Meditation: The College Students’ First Steps towards Mindfulness
Building Habits for Mindfulness We find ourselves taking care of our physical health in many ways. From drinking enough water, taking our...
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Why is it Important to Vote?
As we all know, 2020 is a huge election year. We keep seeing all of the posts, ads and videos that tell us to register to vote, but why is...
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Being on Campus during COVID
It’s no lie that being back on campus during a global pandemic comes with its changes. From wearing masks and having no parties, to classes...
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15 Things That Make Me Feel Happy
It’s really easy to be negative during quarantine, but there are always so many things to remember to make you feel happy and warm. Here...
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Fun, Funky, Fresh: Everything you need to know about Funkalicious
I’ve recently talked to Dee Sonthikoummane, a first time small business owner and one of the owners of the up and coming Funkalicious...
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Handling Triggers in a Time of Uncertainty
It’s official. We are in quarantine and we are not going back to St. Mikes this semester. This means that we are staying at our homes for...
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To St.Mikes: We Miss You
When you go to St. Mikes, it becomes your second home. The people, the environment, the culture, the traditions all become part of who you...
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Spring Break Playlist
Songs that are perfect for driving down the highway with the windows down with your friends. Giphy Glitter - BENEE What a man Gotta do -...
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Portioning Yourself: Understanding How Much to Put on Your Plate
Balance is a challenge everyone faces.From diet, to lifestyle, to friendship, finding a balance in life is very hard. In college, there are...
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Turning Your Biggest Critic Into Your Biggest Fan: Loving Yourself
Learning how to love yourself is one of life’s greatest challenges. It took me years to learn how to love myself and it’s still something I...
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The Importance of a Girl Gang
Throughout my life, I have always felt at competition with other girls. I felt like I had to compete to see who was the prettiest, who got...
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An Open Letter to the Summer Before my Freshman Year of College
An open letter to the summer before my freshman year of college, The summer before my freshman year of college holds a very special place...
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Understanding Growth: 5 Things That Helped Me Grow into Who I am Today
Becoming the best version of yourself is much easier said than done, and there is no right way to do it. As pretty as pinterest makes it...
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5 of the Easiest TikToks to learn with your friends
As the TikTok rep on campus, I feel as though I have a responsibility to know how to make TikToks, and know how to make them when people...
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12 Things I learned from my first relationship
I am not going to say that my first relationship was a perfect relationship because it wasn’t. But it also wasn’t the worst relationship...
