Maya Mor is a sophomore from Denver, CO studying at American University. She is studying Psychology and is deciding between Communications and Business Administration as her minor. She loves writing, being with people, traveling, eating ice cream, fashion, Judaism and Israel, female empowerment, and advocating for mental health. She is passionate, zestful, and cannot wait to work with Her Campus to inspire, share, learn, love, and grow.
Let’s talk about masks. Not the flimsy pieces of cloth we wrap around our nose and mouth reminding us of our current Covid-19 crisis. Not the ones we drape over our faces for a relaxing, makeshift “spa night” at home. Let’s talk about the invisible ones we put on daily to conceal our flaws, quirks, failures and everything in between. It’s time we discuss these pre-pandemic masks so that we can rip them off and own every inch of who we are.
A bee sting. It is possible that by simply reading the words “bee sting,”, you flinch. A bee sting hurts. It punctures. It might have been your greatest fear as a child and might still petrify you. Interestingly, in life, there are many things that, like a bee sting, can hurt you. Puncture you. However, these moments are also beautiful. And here is why…
During this time of isolation, grey sweatpants and cozy sweatshirts, do yourself a favor and commit to the unthinkable: buy a pink blazer. Trust me, you won’t regret it.
First semester of freshman year in college sucked. As I am sure it did for many others, first semester freshman year overwhelmed, challenged and broke me. But it also made me stronger, and I would not trade my experience for anything.
Although the COVID-19 Pandemic has taken so much away from college students, it has also given us something invaluable: life lessons.