The “YOLO” mindset is one that has been manipulating people since the acronym first caught its stride. Yes, making the most out of the opportunities given to us as college students is important. After all, the traditional college experience concludes after 4 short years. But no, not every opportunity is intended to be seized. How
Before coming into college last year, I was a person who worked out frequently for the benefits it had on my mental and physical health. As classes began to pick up, and I was busy with marching band practices and football games, my anxiety about the crowds increased. I started using the rec center less,
Halfway down South Walnut Street, hell’s bells ring in my ears. That dwindling beep of my AirPods dying pains me. I forgot to charge my AirPods, and my mood sank. The Student Mental Health Struggle The Healthy Mind Survey, which includes data from West Chester University, reports that 19% of students experience severe depression symptoms
College life has never been so complex. Between balancing coursework, jobs, extracurriculars, and social life with the added pressure of social media, it’s no surprise that many students struggle with stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. However, there is good news: West Chester University students don’t have to navigate these pressures alone. WCU offers
As a senior in college, there are so many things I wish I could go back in time and tell myself as a freshman: enjoy every moment, get as involved as you can, call your mom! But if there is anything I just had to tell my freshman year self, it was to go to