Stressed with midterms and internship deadlines? Norah Mannle CM ’27 discloses her secret for motivating herself to finish her school work. Returning to simple traditions from her childhood, Mannle suggests ways for overwhelmed students to bounce back.
Tag: Stress
First-Year Frolic: Hilary hijinks
For freshmen around the country, the first week of school is filled with anxiety. As if they didn’t have enough on their plate, first years at the 5Cs also had to worry about the first hurricane to hit Californian shores in 84 years! Freshman columnist Andrew Barber reflects on the hype around Hurricane Hillary and whether and whether it lived up to everyone’s expectations.
Moments to savor: Funny flavors in busy seasons
Dino Nuggets and Costco muffins prove that sometimes unusual circumstances demand unusual food combos, writes food columnist Emily Kim PO ‘25.
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.
OPINION: It’s okay to not be happy back on campus
A return to campus has brought new challenges coupled with romanticized expectations, says Abby Loiselle PO ’23.
OPINION: Pomona must address stresses faced by international students during distance learning
Pomona College must acknowledge the treatment of international students during the COVID-19 pandemic and increase institutional support for them, writes Yutong Niu PO ’23.
OPINION: Don’t spend your life running toward an imaginary finish line
We often get so caught up in our goals that we neglect to devote necessary time to reflect and relax, writes Ryan Lillestrand PZ ’23.
OPINION: For displaced 5C students, learning how to cope with coronavirus is more important than ever
Campus closures due to COVID-19 are rough on everyone. Therapist Marissa Esquibel shares some advice on coping with displacement and isolation.
OPINION: We should embrace meditation, despite its problems
Meditiation might be commodified and corporatized, but it’s still a valuable tool for increasing relaxation and productivity.
Reappraisal can help students become resilient despite stress
What can students do to become resilient against stress’ harmful effects? Reappraisal can be a good solution, according to Iris Mauss.