Should You Take Summer College Courses?

Quarantine has changed school for all of us. A lot of students (including me!) are trying to fill their summers with something other than their really cool internship or summer residency or volunteering or travel. I’ve taken a LOT of summer college courses, both in undergrad, and now I’ve got 6 credits of online grad school classes headed my way. Summer classes are sometimes known as the “easy way out”. But that’s not how I want to learn. I LOVE what I’m learning, so I WANT to dive in and get as much out of my summer courses as I can.


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Grow Your Public Speaking Confidence: Tips For College Students

Grow Your Public Speaking Confidence: Tips For College Students

Today, I’m sharing my best tips for growing your public speaking confidence! Anyone who has met me KNOWS that I love public speaking! But I didn’t always...I used to be scared of public speaking, and I know a lot of college students would rather write a 10 page paper than give a 10 minute speech. Being a confident public speaker can also open the doors for unique opportunities out in the real world and definitely looks AMAZING on your resume and cover letter.


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The Truth About My College Study Abroad

I'm talking about my college study abroad experience today! I traveled to South Africa and Namibia and it was the experience of a lifetime...but I'm learning to tell the truth: I really struggled with anxiety while I was abroad and most of the time I was there, I was truly miserable and wanting to come home!


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21 Journal Prompts To Get To Know Yourself

I've kept journals and diaries since I was little, and with everything that’s been going on lately, I’ve been turning more and more to journaling as my favorite way to self-care. I came up with 21 journal prompts to help me get to know myself better and to continue reflecting.


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PODCAST: Health-Care Student Burnout: Let’s Talk About It!

PODCAST: Health-Care Student Burnout: Let's Talk About It!

Though stress is inevitable, and a little stress can be a positive motivator, pretending that the misery that can come with feeling burned out is normal is a really quick way to feel alone and awful, awfully fast. Not to mention, it can mean ignoring symptoms of underlying mental health issues, which is never a good thing!


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PODCAST: Who Are The Nutrition Experts?

PODCAST: Who Are The Nutrition Experts?

With all of the medical professionals, scientists, fitness buffs, and "I just read this on Facebook" friends out there, it is SO hard to know: Who should I get nutrition advice from? From Registered Dietitians to that girl who posts her smoothies and workouts on Instagram, I break it all down in this episode of Feed That Nation!


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The Nutrition Starting Line and Making Change

The Nutrition Starting Line And Making Change

When people find out that I study nutrition, I get hit up for advice everywhere from the dentist office to the dance floor. And that's awesome! I love having conversations with curious people. The most common question I get asked is usually along the lines of "I want to be healthy. Where do I start?"In this episode, I talk about what I've learned about getting started with making positive lifestyle change, discuss the steps to success, and talk about what people REALLY want to know when they're asking "What should I eat?"


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