By: Sewanu Hundeyin Let me help you visualize this. It’s the Tuesday before finals week. You’ve already had 2 classes back to back, a group meeting that was a pure waste of time, and a terrible shift at work. Now, you’re back in your dorm attempting to complete a five-page paper that is due that same
College students deal with anxiety and stress all the time. According to National Institutes of Health, approximately 75% of college students report experiencing moderate or high stress, with 20% experiencing six or more significant, stressful life events annually. A survey was sent to students at West Chester University asking two big questions. There were many responses including going to the gym, taking a walk, listening to music, and reading a
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
Erica Scogno The way you start your morning is the building block for a productive day. Your day starts in the morning, so keep it organized and calm. Compared to chaotic and rushed like they usually are. We have all been at the point of not waking up to our alarm after snoozing it ten
My Initial Experience People often overlook chronic illnesses, AKA “invisible disabilities”. People tend to refer to those struggling with them as lazy, unattentive, unreliable, rude, etc. I’ve been called these things many times just because I wasn’t able to keep up with daily “normal” activities like everyone else was. I grew up as an athlete.
The Sweet Escape During one of the darkest times in my college career, I stumbled up Gordon Natural Area trails on South Campus. I needed to be anywhere but the confining and somewhat suffocating dorm room I had trapped myself in for days, and I walked hoping to find somewhere peaceful to be with the
We’ve all been there. It’s a typical weekday afternoon, and after a full day of classes, you find yourself at home with a mountain of assignments looming over you for the week. You kick back, lie in bed, and start scrolling through TikTok for a few minutes to unwind. But before you know it, two
In today’s fast-paced world, where the demands of life can sometimes feel overwhelming, it’s essential to prioritize our mental well-being. One highly effective yet often underestimated tool in the pursuit of mental health is fitness. Beyond its physical benefits, exercise has a profound impact on our minds, offering a natural remedy for the stresses and
Have you been feeling stressed out or lonely on campus? Maybe you need a hug, but you have no one to turn to? Do you miss your furry friend who you couldn’t bring to college? If any of these questions hit close to home, WCU Dog Therapy may be for you! Located at Sykes building
We’ve all been there. We start the semester off strong, coming to all of our classes and getting ahead of our deadlines. We imagine ourselves getting straight A’s and being put on the deans list. And then the burnout comes. And you start to miss a few classes, you stop turning assignments and suddenly, you
I have always been an active person. I grew up playing sports in grade school and then once I decided to stop perusing competitive sports, I was involved in a 2-month long internship at a Barre3 studio – which consists of Pilates, dance, yoga and strength control. Now, I continue to stay active daily whether