Why I Love Letter-Writing
A letter about how the archaic tradition of letter-writing allowed me to open up to those I love.
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We Wrote to Pen Pals for a Month & Here's What We Learned
No matter the person or relationship, cards do more to show that you care.
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The Best Part About Having a Pen Pal
I love sending letters! Thanks to Hallmark this lonely semester has been filled with letter writing and new friends! Here are four of the...
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Sending the Very Best: My Hallmark Pen Pal
"Letter writing is the only device for combining solitude with good company." —Lord Byron
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5 Things I Learned by Writing 5 Letters
Connections matter
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#HCHandwritten: HC at WVU's Pen Pal Project
This semester, our chapter of Her Campus at WVU wanted to hold an event in which we could give back to the community. We knew it would be...
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#HCHandwritten: Why Letter Writing Should Come Back In Style
Until last year, I had never written a letter for personal purposes. Because of this, I had to ask my RA for help addressing the letter. I...
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Bridging the Gap: Being a Good Friend, Even Through Distance
Love (and friendship) have no bounds…
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Dear Future Me...
During the summer before my Freshman year in high school, I went to a creative writing camp with a few of my friends. Our teacher...
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How Becoming Pen Pals with my Best Friend Saved my Sanity
I remember the exact day that we were told we would not be returning to school: March 17th 4:30 p.m.. I was at track practice, and we were...
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What to Do if You Are Experiencing a Burnout
2020 has been one hell of an exhausting year, and it’s not even over yet. As we traverse this new normal, it seems most of us are coming...
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Five Ways to Keep in Touch With Your Homies
Staying in touch with friends isn’t always the easiest thing, but now it’s more important than ever! Whether you’re away at school or at...
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Snail Mail Renaissance: How to Make Beautiful Handwritten Letters
It started out as a hobby, but now it is one of the only things keeping me sane. Every weekend, I turn off my phone and take a break from...
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Penpalling Was My Quarantine Hobbie and Hopefully Your New One
Whether it was baking, animal crossing, or TikTok dances, there were some definite trends that swept through quarantine. And although my...
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The Unspoken Art of Letter-Writing
Pour your love onto the page this fall.
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How Snail Mail Kept Me Connected Over Quarantine
This summer was lonely for a lot of us. It was full of news reports informing us of the COVID-19 levels and instructing us to stay home...
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Want to Start Penpalling? Here's How!
Aspiring penpals from near and far, here are some tips for starting to write snail mail!
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Conversation in Social Isolation
As I was nearing high school graduation, I remember sitting out on my grandma’s patio listening to her talk about her college days. She...
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Out With the New, in With the Old: Pen Pals During Quarantine
Since the beginning of quarantine, I've been spending my time breaking out my stationery and bringing back an old form of communication: pen pals.
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Here's Why You Should Be Writing Letters To Your Friends During Quarantine
Put down the phone and pick up a pen and paper.
