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How To Have A Healthy Relationship With Social Media
On February 7, 2020
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Social media has allowed society to become more connected than ever. Over three billion people around the world use social media to engage with others, access
The reasons I grew to love W&M
On March 18, 2019
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To be honest, there were only a handful of reasons why I chose to attend W&M. For starters, W&M is well-respected in the academic
Mental Health Conditions Are Real Health Conditions
On May 24, 2018
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It is widely accepted that if you have a health problem, you would see a medical professional who specializes in that problem’s proper treatment.
Be Mindful
On July 12, 2016
In Alumni Blogs, Careers, Diversity
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Steven was an incredible role model and mentor. I remember meeting him my freshman year when he was a graduating senior. As the president of
Brick by Brick
On February 25, 2016
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It has been almost four years since I graduated from William & Mary. This coming weekend, I will be attending Culture Night, an annual performance
One Way to Live in the Moment: Say Goodbye to Headphones
On November 9, 2015
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This past June, I decided to no longer wear headphones in public spaces. In public spaces, including the park, the grocery store, the post office,
A Dose of Perspective: On Failure and Asking for Help
On August 17, 2015
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What is it about failure that makes life complicated? Is it the fear of failing? Is it letting others down? Is it letting yourself
What is Your Qadr?
On June 17, 2014
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Back in college, one of the most influential moments I recall was when Professor Tamara Sonn explained the concept of qadr in relation to
9 Things No One Tells You at the College
On January 23, 2014
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To my incredibly talented and inspiring Tribe Family: You’re not going to get straight A’s anymore. It’s a terrible thing to realize, as many