5 Ways to Make Connections During COVID-19
Transitioning into college life is already difficult for individuals under normal circumstances. But, coupled with a pandemic, it can seem...
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Things to take comfort in when times are hard
Most people would agree that the world is a crazy place to live in right now. Black lives matter, the coronavirus, and the election, among...
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10 things to remember business as usual
Surround yourself with good people. Surround yourself with people who are going to encourage you to be your best, but also understand when...
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5 Things To Do When You're Feeling Lonely in Quarantine
We need to remember that we are never truly alone.
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Board Game Night is Back (Virtually)
I am somewhat of an introvert, but social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic has made me miss talking to people other than my family...
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Thank You Quarantine: Redefining Community in Self-Quarantine
I think it’s safe to say that no one will be the same after the coronavirus. We’re currently living in a historic time in which our normal...
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How Tik Tok Has Been Hurting but Helping Me
When I began to see ads for the new video-sharing app, Tik Tok, I thought of it as nothing more than just a rip-off of older social media...
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Zooming Through Your Quarantine
There are definitely many ways that Zoom and FaceTime lack in comparison to face-to-face contact, but since it’s really all we can do, it’s...
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Tips and Tricks for Making the Most Out of Social Distancing
Reading books that aren’t assigned for class? Groundbreaking.
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Mother Nature, The Savior
It is now day 25 of my quarantine and I am starting to feel stir-crazy like many of you may be feeling. In these trying times I have come...
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How Social Isolation Affects Our Wellbeing
How to combat social isolation's negative effects on your mental and physical health.
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Connection Is Critical During A Pandemic
I never thought I would be writing an article on a pandemic, let alone actually living through one, but here we are. During these times it...
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12 Ways to Check-In with Yourself and Your Loved Ones Right Now
We are losing so much, at the same time, separated.
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How to date during the Coronavirus
During this time of social distancing, it can be easy to feel alone especially if you’re living by yourself. With so many craving human...
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How To Use Quarantine to Foster Human Connection
The other morning (okay, afternoon...) I was still in bed at 1 o’clock, when my mom comes in to tell me that I’m, “wasting my day away.” I...
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The Gap is Closing: Social Media in a Socially Distant World
In November, I published a podcast episode about the gap between our authentic and virtual selves called “‘Getting Real’ on Instagram.” I...
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Good Mail
Last night, feeling the stress of uncertainty, I sent out a toilet selfie captioned, “Thinking of you, and I hope you are feeling safe...
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URL vs. IRL: The Search for Online Friendships
A few months ago, I was in the middle of a two-hour train ride in a foreign country to visit someone I had only talked to online. In fact,...
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"The Circle" is Everything I Never Knew I Needed
As someone who’s typically not a fan of reality tv shows, it’s very rare that I find one that’s able to grasp my attention. When a friend...
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The Importance of Being Kind
Growing up, I was always taught to treat everyone I met with kindness. The idea that anyone you meet could be fighting a battle you know...
