The Truth About Your First Semester of College
Every movie about college shows parties, game days and close friend groups. What they don’t show are the late nights, intense exams and...
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3 Ways to Cope with Feeling Alone During Quarantine
It can be easy to fall into feeling alone during the pandemic...
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I Can’t Go Home For Thanksgiving, Now What?
I’d just gotten off the phone with my family, and the news wasn’t great. I wasn’t going to be able to come home for Thanksgiving for the first time ever.
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Fractures of Felicity
Fake a smile, lie and say, you’re better now than ever and your life’s okay. Well, it’s not. - The Script. “Why are you so negative?” is...
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5 Ways to Conquer The Loneliness of a Virtual College Semester
Beginning college can be a scary time for many. In an unfamiliar place surrounded by new people, it is easy to be overwhelmed. In addition...
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Feeling Empty When Everything in the World is Empty
The world misses the way everything there used to be and you can too
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Can a Dog Save Me From Loneliness?
College has not been the easiest ride for me. As I move into my last 2 semesters, I realize that there are many things that I regret;...
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How Can You Combat Loneliness During Online University?
So here we are! The new academic year has well and truly started and as most of you are definitely aware of, it is slightly different than...
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My Coronacation: A 10 Day Stay in the Isolation Dorms
Two weeks ago, I was tested for coronavirus after being randomly selected by UA. Even though I didn’t think I’d been exposed, it was a sign...
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How I'm Dealing With Loneliness During the Pandemic
Loneliness has affected every aspect of my life during Covid time.
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The Transfer Diaries: What I've Learned In My First Few Weeks At UCLA
What exactly does a new transfer student experience and learn in their first week at UCLA?
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the void.
what will happen when there is nothing left to fill the void inside of you? there is no love, there is no light, and there is no happiness...
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How We Are Combating Homesickness
College is hard, and college can be really lonely. But here are some ways that will help you combat those feelings of being homesick.
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Let's Talk About Pandemic Loneliness
Quarantine has directly impacted every single person on this planet. Even if it doesn’t appear that way. I want to tell you that you're not...
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The Reality of Loneliness
You’re sitting alone in a coffee shop surrounded by tables filled with families and friends. You stare out the window and watch the pouring...
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Freshman Year Blues
It’s crazy to think that approximately this time last year, I was stressing over my Common Application and studying for my final ACT...
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Favorite Sweater
I’ve been sleeping in the same sweater for weeks. I don’t want to wash it and risk removing your familiar scent, but I can tell it’s fading...
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The Physical Loss of Quarantine and Love
Despite being surrounded by people, quarantine has been lonely. Maybe it’s the lack of visiting family or seeing friends. Video calls are nice because you get to hear your friends laugh and tell them about your life, but it’s not the same as getting together.
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The Healing Power of Pets During Quarantine
Our furry friends are a huge help to our mental health.
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I Need a Fish
It may be something silly but in times like this, it’s important to hold onto things that are silly.
