Self-care can definitely look different from person to person, but regardless of how different the methods of self-care are, the fact remains that self-care is equally important for everybody. Personally, my methods of self-care can change from week to week depending on what it is I feel like I need most during that time. During my more intense academic weeks where I feel like I'm scrambling to meet deadlines and spending all of my free time studying and submitting work, my self care might look like unwinding with some friends at the end of the week and going out to a party. On other weeks whe ..read more

It's incredibly easy to get caught up in academic turmoil as a college student, but if I've learned anything from my time at BU so far it would definitely be just how important self-care can be. As cliche as it sounds, it really is so important to take care of yourself and your own needs before you even think about tackling anything else. Everyone is different and everyone's own specific needs are different so it's important to listen to your body and mind and what they are trying to tell you.  For me, I’ve found so much comfort in taking some space and time for myself a couple times a we ..read more

Everyone always talks about how excited they are to leave school. They talk about leaving their cold dorm rooms, ending the semester, seeing their family and friends from home, and resting. Home is warm and welcoming – a place of good memories and laughter.  But what happens if this is not the case for some? It certainly isn’t for me. As someone with a complicated relationship to home, it often leaves me more anxious than excited to leave the quiet and amazing life that I’ve created for myself at school. I have a rocky relationship with my parents and extended family as well as no friends ..read more

The Fall 2022 Semester has been my first semester in college. While so far, I find that the transition has not been as terrible as my pessimistic mind imagined, the one of things that has negatively affected my transition to college is impostor syndrome. Impostor syndrome is a term used to describe the feelings of self-doubt and incompetence a person may experience, especially when in a new environment.  When I walked into my first-ever college class in September, I immediately felt out of place. The professor was bringing up all sorts of terms and events that I didn’t know occurred. At f ..read more

As my freshman year finishes, I’ve begun reflecting on the year. Though my transition to college was extremely rough, I feel that I’ve achieved some pretty good accomplishments. I’ve got pretty good grades, was able to get an on-campus job, joined clubs and organizations, and secured an internship this upcoming summer. Despite my accomplishments, I’ve wondered: Am I Happy? The answer to this question is complicated. I want to be appreciative of my successes, but I can’t ignore the fact that I’ve been through some painful periods throughout my first year of college. While I’ve made friends and ..read more

I get excited when thinking about this question because it's always enjoyable for me to think about what makes me happy. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of this question is my future. I am excited about the endless possibilities of my future and how I have so much life left to live. I definitely find myself at times worrying about the future. What career do I want to pursue? Does that align with the major I am working towards? Will I be financially secure? What if I become terminally ill? These are all really scary to think about and can leave me f ..read more

Growth is not always something that comes as easily or naturally as one expects. College has forced me to become more independent, more mature, and most importantly, more confident. It has changed me for the better and, dare I say it, pushed me to grow in ways I had never been pushed before. But at the core of it all is this: failure. Failure is so crucial in personal development, yet we cower in the face of it. We have it ingrained in our minds that failure is inherently bad and something to be avoided at all costs. It’s interesting to me because while I have grown the most during my time at ..read more

Mental health is such a broad topic, it’s practically impossible to talk about everything that encompasses it. But one thing that often stands out to me a lot. I am all for positivity in all parts of life. I totally believe that surrounding yourself with affirmations, good people, and generally happy aspects can make a huge positive impact on your mental health. But, there is a certain point where that same positivity can become toxic. I’ve seen a lot of this lately as my own and other students' mental healths have been struggling due to the immense workload near the end of the semester. And w ..read more

As most of us know, Boston University is a highly renowned institution. There’s cutting edge research and opportunities, and the city of Boston at our disposal. BU provides a lot of connections and opens a lot of doors by being such a renowned institution. Since it is such a big institution though, I feel as though more focus is placed on the numbers and overarching statistics, rather than on the students as people. It is great that BU pushes us to be competitive and independent, but at the end of the day a lot of us are investing a lot into being here so feeling more heard and cared about as ..read more

Written by Giulia Bailey At the end of the Fall 2022 semester, I found myself agreeing to my first date with a man that I matched with on Hinge. It would have been my first date since ending my 3.5-year long-distance relationship in September. And it was terrifying. I only wanted to know if I was ready to start putting myself out there again. I had spent the last few months working on my mental and physical health and becoming happier and happier with being single and enjoying the time I spent by myself and with friends. But over the next month, I would have to learn what it meant to be in a h ..read more