The stresses of in-person learning during a pandemic warrant making finals optional for this semester, if not canceling them, argue guest columnists Rob Zintl PO ’23 and Julia Haudenschield SC ’23.
Tag: Mental health
Working on wellness: Let the tears flow
Although societal stigmas discourage crying, it’s incredibly helpful for your mental health, writes health and wellness columnist Sydney Lee CM ’22.
OPINION: ‘Did I peak in high school?’ Let’s talk about impostor syndrome
Addressing impostor syndrome with positive affirmations and reassuring conversations can avoid serious mental health consequences, argues Shay Suresh CM ’24.
OPINION: Don’t knock ASMR until you’ve tried it
Everyone should look beyond their pre-conceived notions and give ASMR a try, writes Mishaal Ijaz SC ’24.
OPINION: Cats aren’t just cute, they’re beneficial for your health
Owning a cat has often underappreciated benefits for your mental health, writes Mishaal Ijaz SC ’24.
Film philosophy: The representation of burnout in ‘BoJack Horseman’
Watching “BoJack Horseman” can provide a helpful lesson on how to manage feelings of burnout, TV columnist Simone Bogedal PO ’24 writes.
Working on wellness: You’re not the imposter, the little voice in your head is
Health and wellness columnist Sydney Lee CM ’22 shares her tips for dealing with imposter syndrome.
OPINION: Don’t be fooled, your ‘baggage’ isn’t a burden
We should break the stigma around ‘oversharing’ and feel encouraged to share our real feelings with those we trust, argues Shay Suresh CM ’24.
OPINION: Missing people you’ve never met is a valid experience
Grieving for someone you have never met is a valid and normal experience, argues Mishaal Ijaz SC ’24.
OPINION: Yik Yak is the unspoken hero of the 5Cs
Anonymous messaging app Yik Yak provides a crucial outlet for students to be honest about their problems and find support from their peers, writes Porter Reyes PO ’25.