Not-So Ordinary Guide to Self-Care
Yup. Self-Care. You’ve heard about it. But what are some non-basic ways you can incorporate self-care into your life besides facemasks and...
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La Vie en Rose: My Journey with the Colour Pink
I grew up as a twin. To make things easier, lots of parents “colour code” their kids to be able to differentiate between them. My sister...
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The Dichotomy of Fall
As the wind picks up and the sun starts to disappear earlier and earlier each day, I find my Instagram feed painted in reds and oranges,...
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Growing Up: Reflections from My 21st Birthday
When I was younger, I used to scoff at the older woman around me who scrunched at their wrinkles and pinched their crow's feet. They were...
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Pandemic Reflections from 10,000 Feet
With the growing challenges and changes of pandemic life, many of us have not had the opportunity to travel recently. Have you been wondering what air travel is like during these unprecedented times? Here is a reflection from my recent trip across the country to give a bit of insight into the current travel situation.
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Art and Soul: Homesickness and Mary Cassatt
A great American artist and what she can teach us about ourselves.
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Hurricane Michael: Two Years Later
How I dealt with the destruction of Hurricane Michael.
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A Letter to My Younger Self
National Youth Confidence Day is October 20, so I decided to write a letter to my younger self. I am nearly 21 and have been looking back...
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Emma Off The Record: Let’s Get Physical
Trying my best to give my body the TLC it deserves.
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Semester at Sea Intro (#1 of Series)
Hi everyone! Welcome to the first article of my mini-series about studying abroad on a SHIP through Semester at Sea. That’s right. I sailed...
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"No": The Paradoxical Word of Simplicity and Difficulty
How do I say no and not feel guilty?
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As Things Reopen: Some Thoughts on the Pandemic
Let's take a look at our current situation!
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Falling in Love with the Idea of Him
What bumping into my ex over quarantine made me realize about my insecurities.
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Why I'm Happy
I went four months this summer without physically touching another human being. The only reason I broke this streak was because I brushed...
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Dancing Through a Pandemic: A Reflection from a College Dance Major
At the beginning of 2020, I was taking dance classes, choreographing for a showcase, preparing for a recital, and performing in a musical...
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The Best Thing COVID-19 Did for Me
COVID-19 helped me slow down.
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Just a New York Girl Living In a Kentucky World
One moment I am on campus at Lafayette College packing to go home for spring break, and the next I am taking a twelve-hour road trip to the...
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Birthdays are a lot of Things
Celebrating birthdays can be a joy or a curse to some people. Some people hate their birthdays and some love that they’re celebrated for a...
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A positive reflection on an unusual summer
‘Unprecedented’ seems to be the most popular word of 2020. During lockdown my family and I would play a game where we would guess how many...
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Emma Off The Record: Take a Walk
Get that crisp, fresh air before it’s too cold!
