The 4 Stages of Life: Told By a College Senior Entering the Real World
Like many seniors and others, we leave college life behind or change our lives to continue our years in self-discovery. Just know that each...
Alyssa Mahoney (U Mass Amherst ‘20)
Alyssa Mahoney (U Mass Amherst ‘20)
Alyssa is in her senior year at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and is so excited to graduate in May of 2020! She has been a communication major for two years and is also pursuing a minor in psychology. She is both the Facebook Director and a content editor for the UMass chapter of HC and loves to read everyone’s articles. Her personal favorite things include everything about the fall season, going on a good run, binge watching The Office, and writing in general! If you’re interested in being motivated and ways to think and act more sustainable, then you can expect Alyssa to cover those topics. Feel free to follow her Instagram! @lissy818
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21 Years Visiting Cape Cod and It's *Still* a Family Trip Favorite. Here's Why.
Ever since I could remember, I’ve visited Cape Cod for my family’s annual “Cape Week” trip mid-summer when the days are at its hottest...
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The Health of the Environment is Now More Important Than Ever
It’s no secret that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone, and I mean everyone is affected by its impact, directly or indirectly...
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Women of Isenberg Conference 2020: 'Women Tell All'
On Saturday, February 22nd, staff, alumni, and students across various majors attended the 7th Annual Women of Isenberg Conference . This...
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The Reality of Dealing With Imposter Syndrome
When you begin college for the first time, a number of emotions will circulate through your mind. People will tell you about all the great...
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What We Can Learn From Billie Eilish in 2020: Iconic Outfits and All
Often times women are told what to wear, how to act around men and women (yes, there are distinctions), and how to speak facts and revoke...
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Get Informed! Here Are the 3 Media Outlets You Should Be Following About the Climate Crisis
The term ‘climate emergency’ had just recently surfaced news all around the globe. Over the past several decades of technological...
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I'm Proud of My Major, so Stop Making Fun of It
Before entering my first year of college, I had this single-minded purpose that a STEM or science related field was where the best jobs...
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'Fall' in Love with Amherst and Its Surrounding Towns with These Fall Sites and Activities
Tis’ the season for pumpkin spice, knitted sweaters, apple pie and hiking trails! It’s necessary, if not an important part, to embrace...
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Let's Talk About Self-Care...
My intentions for my self-care week sounded something like this: wake up super early and workout at the gym or go for a run, consume only...
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4 Ways to ‘Slide Away’ from Past Relationships and Embrace a New One with Yourself
The love duo ( Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth ) in Nicholas Sparks novel turned movie, The Last Song , will forever be in our hearts...
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A Message to College Seniors from a Fellow College Senior
The time has finally arrived and senior year is in full swing! Yesterday we were freshman, and in the blink of an eye, senior year is here...
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Iceland: A First-Time Travelers Destination
On a typical day at college, I received a text message from a friend asking me if I wanted to join her for a short trip to Iceland during...
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Staycation — What You Can Do to Vacation at Home
You see it in movies: scenes of friends on the adventure of a lifetime going to a beautiful city and finding romantic relationships, or...
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The Fashion Brands That Support the Community and Environment
With the current blossoming weather of Spring and Summer fast approaching, exams will finally end, summer jobs will commence, and the...
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Confident and Beautiful You: The Underlying Ways Fitness Can Teach Us About Ourselves
What does fitness mean to you? You hear it in magazines, television, social media, and many other platforms reminding you that a healthy...
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The Books and Tips You’ll Want to Know to Become an Avid Reader
Step 1: You told yourself you want to read more. Step 2: You found a book that looked interesting. Step 3: Now is your time to read it!...
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New Year’s Resolutions No Longer? How to Regain Control and Make the Most Out of Your Time
How often do we make resolutions at the beginning of each year and claim it as “ my year ” for determination, change and prosperity? If you...
