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Tag: health and wellness

How to Manage Emotions During Tumultuous Times

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Freelance Writer

There's a lot going on in the world, and it can be hard to wrap your mind around it. Here's advice for managing your emotions when everything seems too much. read more

The Best College Meals for Your Taste Buds and Budget

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Education Writer

Healthy eating on a budget in college is not an easy task, but with these tips you can upgrade common college meals for a better taste, a healthier body, and a full wallet! read more

How to Manage Your Allergies in College

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Freelance Writer

Allergies aren't fun for anyone, student or not. But with these helpful tips, you can avoid allergic reactions and have a great time at college with less hinderance. read more

How to Stay Healthy in College

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Multimedia Project Manager, Harvard University

When the weather is warm, students flock to the outdoors and constantly bask in the fresh air. But when the temperatures drop, students will be bundling up in the dorms with their blankets, hot chocolate, and, unfortunately, their germs. With such a high number of people in one building, residence halls are infamous for being a breeding ground for sickness. read more

Unexpected Reasons to Take a Gap Year

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

Considering a gap year but not sure of your "why?" It might be one of these two unexpected reasons. read more

Sleepy Students: What Being Tired Does to Teens

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

Are you getting enough sleep? If you're in high school, you're probably not. And it's messing you up. read more

Q&A With Emily: Going to College With a Mental Illness

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

Question: I have a mental illness. What steps should I take going into my chosen college? read more

How to Protect Yourself from Cyberbullying in College

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Contributing Writer

From snarky comments to downright vicious trolling, the Internet can be a mean place for a college student. Worse, cyberbullying seems to be on the rise. So how do you deal with it--and protect yourself? read more

The Do's and Don'ts of Campus Life

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Student, Occidental College

As a new college student, it's easy to get overwhelmed by all of the things that occur on a daily basis, but following these do's and don'ts of campus life will make life easier. Promise. read more

7 Pro Tips for Surviving Freshman Year of College

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Student, Elmhurst College

You can't help being an untested newbie during freshman year. But it doesn't mean you need to take being a rookie lying down. Follow these tips from an upperclassman who's been there, done that. read more