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Jahasia Cooper (Wells ‘19)

Jahasia Cooper (Wells ‘19)

Jahasia Cooper graduated from Wells College with a BA in International Cultures and a minor in Communications Studies. Her favorite dessert is anything strawberry-flavored or with caramel and her kryptonite is natural hair products! You can catch her binge-watching Rick & Morty or at The Grind for her daily cup of joe!

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    When you think about a vegan or a vegetarian diet, you probably think of a restricted diet that consists of nothing but salads. Here's why that's false.

    By Jahasia Cooper • Wellness March 26, 2019
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    A beginner's guide to a plant-based lifestyle!

    By Jahasia Cooper • Wells Contributor • Food March 1, 2019
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    If you’re like me and you’re constantly finding ways to practice self-care and self-love as an introvert, then let me be the first to...

    By Jahasia Cooper • Wells Contributor • Lifestyle February 14, 2019
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    Over Thanksgiving Break, I kind of made a bold move...okay maybe an extremely bold move. I shaved off all of my hair and started a new self...

    By Jahasia Cooper • Wells Contributor • Beauty November 28, 2018
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    Black women have been at the forefront of society’s self-hate for years. The media has used its platform to perpetuate negative stereotypes...

    By Jahasia Cooper • Wells Contributor • Lifestyle November 27, 2018
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    In a mental health slump? Here are some quick ways to jump back into things. If you are someone who has struggled with depression and are...

    By Jahasia Cooper • Wells Contributor • Mental Health November 23, 2018
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    I was 20 years old when I graduated from college. Twenty. I thought I had life all figured out. I was going to get out of small-town living...

    By Samantha Jones and Jahasia Cooper • Wells Contributors • Her20s November 16, 2018
  • Why Every Collegiette Needs A Planner

    Adopting planners into your daily lifestyle has become all the rage in 2018. All of our favorite influencers on Instagram seem to have the...

    By Jahasia Cooper • Wells Contributor • Lifestyle November 9, 2018
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    Disclaimer: My experiences do not speak for all women. *Any names in this article have been changed to protect those who willingly shared...

    By Jahasia Cooper • Wells Contributor • Sexual Health October 20, 2018
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    3 of My Favorite Apps for Tracking My Cycle

    DISCLAIMER: The apps mentioned below should not be used as a method of birth control. Always take precaution and use a reliable birth...

    By Jahasia Cooper • Wells Contributor • Sexual Health October 19, 2018
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    5 Natural Methods of Birth Control

    Okay, so, you’ve followed my stories and advice throughout The Birth Control Chronicles (if you haven’t here’s the link to the first...

    By Jahasia Cooper • Wells Contributor • Sexual Health October 18, 2018
  • Talking with Your Partner about Birth Control Options

    When I first brought up that I was looking into birth control with my partner, I was super nervous and super overwhelmed. Not only was I...

    By Jahasia Cooper • Wells Contributor • Sexual Health October 17, 2018
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    What to Expect When Stopping the Pill

    DISCLAIMER: Do not let this article scare you, these are just some of the things that I experienced when I stopped taking the pill...

    By Jahasia Cooper • Wells Contributor • Sexual Health October 16, 2018
  • Why I Stopped Taking Hormonal Birth Control

    DISCLAIMER: This article is not meant to bash anyone who takes any form of hormonal birth control. We are all different and our bodies...

    By Jahasia Cooper • Wells Contributor • Sexual Health October 15, 2018
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    "Every Woman Deserves Autonomy Over Her Body" - #SaggyBoobsMatter

    Women’s breasts are supposed to be none other than perky, plump and perfect, at least that’s what our society tells us. The alteration and...

    By Jahasia Cooper • Wells Contributor • Lifestyle September 10, 2018
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    Breaking into the media industry can be a difficult and daunting task for anyone who is passionate about creating content, storytelling, or...

    By Jahasia Cooper • Wells Contributor • How She Got There May 11, 2018
  • Meet the CC's: Jahasia Cooper

    Her Campus is an online resource for college women across the states and overseas and the HC Wells chapter is written by college women for...

    By Jahasia Cooper • Wells Contributor • Lifestyle April 13, 2018
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    Girl Talk: Let's Get Real About Discharge

    Vaginal discharge is a natural fluid that every woman excretes from their lady parts. According to WebMD , vaginal discharge is described...

    By Jahasia Cooper • Wells Contributor • Sexual Health April 9, 2018
  • What it takes to be Collegiate President: Samantha Hall

    Being Collegiate President is a pretty cool job to have. You get to meet with the President, you get to fulfill and maintain Wells College...

    By Jahasia Cooper • Wells Contributor • Lifestyle March 26, 2018
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    Why Every College Needs a Women's Resource Center

    I am not sure how other college’s work around the United States, but at Wells College, we have a resource center dedicated to educating,...

    By Jahasia Cooper • Wells Contributor • Lifestyle March 22, 2018
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