I’m getting a tattoo behind the ear and I’m extremely nervous
So, on Friday, February 21, 2020, I will be getting a tattoo that will be going behind my left ear. Now, this tattoo isn’t something...
Krystal Bailey (MCLA ‘21)
Krystal Bailey (MCLA ‘21)
Krystal is a Psychology major with a minor in Biology and in Behavior Analysis currently as a junior. She is Co-Campus Correspondent and a staff writer for Her Campus MCLA.
She is someone who is a firm believer in mental health awareness, bisexuality awareness and weird but working coping mechanisms as some of her articles have shown. She also has a passion for expressing oneself in very unique ways.
Krystal loves art, music, science, dyeing her hair and tattoos.
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What each tattoo I have means
As of right now, I have six tattoos, each with a different meaning. I get asked a lot about what each one means. Some of them are simple,...
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My Fall 2019 Semester in a Nutshell
I’m not really one to reflect, since I don’t like to relive the past. But my therapist thinks it’s a good idea to reflect from time to time...
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What It’s Like Being a Psychology Major
People make all kinds of assumptions about psychology students. While I get it, I don’t necessarily understand all of them. They assume...
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Halloween Is The Best Holiday, Change My Mind
Listen: I know it’s not Halloween anymore. It’s not even October anymore. But, in reflection of October and Halloween, I thought I would...
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My Art "Career"
I have been doing art since I was 18 months old. My mom put some art supplies in front of me, and it just kept growing from there. I love...
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What it’s Like Balancing Everything in my Junior Year of College
Yes, it is only my first semester of junior year, and it has barely been a month. But over these short few weeks, I’ve been trying to...
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What to do when writing an article for HC
As a campus correspondent, you are supposed to help your staff writers with anything they need—including coming up with topics to write...
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Dos and Don’ts of Your First Tattoo
Many people already have assumptions and expectations before getting their first tattoo. These assumptions could be very right or very...
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My Best Friend is a Dog
My best friend is a dog. I know that sounds weird, but hear me out: I’ve had this dog since I was six years old. He was an Easter present...
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Every Pain is Different
When getting a tattoo, every part of the body will react differently. Some parts will feel like someone is poking you, and others will feel...
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A Letter to My Anxiety
Dear Anxiety, How are you old friend? Oh wait, just like your pal Depression over here, we talk every minute of every day. Why are you here...
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A Letter to My Depression
Dear Depression, How have you been? I would say it’s been a long time since we last talked, but we talk every minute of every day. Why? Who...
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“Don’t Worry, You’ll Be Fine”
On April 23, 2018, I went to the hospital. I had severe pain in my lower right abdomen, severe stomach pain and severe nausea. I didn’t...
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Thank You For Everything
Thank you for asking me to be your girlfriend two years go. Thanks for being there for me during these two years and for putting up with me...
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Why Did You Have To Go So Soon
I was eight years old by the time you were gone. You left so soon. We didn’t get to experience everything we could together. You promised...
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Why My Bisexuality Shouldn’t Bother You
October of 2015 was when I came out to my mom. I was at the “lovely” Clark University library in a small room with only a computer and a...
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Biology at MCLA
If you have ever been to the second floor of CSI here at MCLA, you will know that is where the Environmental Studies and Biology department...
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You are listening to WJJW 91.1 North Adams!
“You are listening to WJJW 91.1 North Adams!” I can’t count how many times I have had to say this—but I can assure you it has been more...
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What It Was Like Working with Special Needs Kids
I was given the opportunity to work with kids who are in a special education program in Sutton, Mass. I got to work with 5 kids: Cameron (...
