Many people dread the first day of classes, while some people love to learn new things and yearn for the start of a brand new semester. Some people are like me, and they stress over the start of new beginnings.
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My first week at Northern ended with me crying in my backyard because I was so nervous about being around people all the time. I used to go to a small underfunded high school with a graduating class of...
When talking to people my age, I often hear them say how excited they are to be done with college, but how nervous they are about the outside world. Specifically, stress about life when there is no college...
Dealing with social anxiety as an overly friendly person who loves meeting people means talking to them even though they terrify me. It is pushing myself to do what I feel I should be able to do, despite...
If the potential for several inches of snowfall did not excite you enough this week, how does midterm exams coupled with the cold weather sound?
Jokes aside, we have reached the halfway point of the...
Most people struggle with some form of social anxiety at some point in their lives, and acknowledging that it’s normal to not look great all the time is a good first step towards getting past it.
I bought a journal three weeks ago. Cognitive behavioral therapists often recommend journaling to help improve your mood by self identified problem solving. I haven't written in it yet. I’m not much of a handwritten person, I prefer typing and making to-do lists and notes on my phone and computer. But I also struggle with anxiety, which isn’t something I hide, in fact, I'm sure many people can tell after a few times meeting me. I don’t mind acknowledging it, it’s better than hiding it.
The words of Environmental Activist Greta Thunberg, 16, have been heard across the globe, at this point. Her wit and passion to speak out against world leaders and politicians have been an example for...
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