As an education major, I have recently learned the importance of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and what it actually is and its benefits. SEL is a process that helps people to develop skills to manage their emotions, build relationships, and make responsible decisions. For example it can help students to communicate, understand their emotions, […]
Author: Riley McGee
Girls just wanna have fun: Ideas for your next girls’ night
Spending time with friends is something that I value, especially the girls that I call my best friends. Some of the best memories that we have made have been just simply spending time together and being in each other’s presence. So, here is a list for your next “girls’ night”. One idea that I think […]
The importance of traveling
The importance of traveling as someone that loves to travel, and someone that wants to see more of the world, I believe that it is so important. I have been to several different states, and have also had the opportunity to go to places like Italy, Punta Cana, and Bermuda as well. Now more than […]
Stress management: Tips to help college students relax and rejuvenate
Being a college student is something that is extremely hard, and at times, it is easy for us to become severely overwhelmed and stressed. We can often find ourselves having a hard time managing our school work on top of a social life, work, family life, sports, friendships, and pretty much everything else. Along with […]
How to stay motivated in college
College is a place where, at times, it can be hard to stay positive, focused, and motivated throughout the whole school year. Often, many students may struggle with the adjustment of a brand new place, a brand new schedule, and just the course load in general. This causes them to feel overwhelmed and stressed and […]
Fall book recommendations
Growing up, all I did was read. I loved reading, but as I got busier, the time to read got shorter and shorter. However, now that I am in college, I’ve had a bit more time to start it back up and really have begun to enjoy it again. With the fall season in full […]
Is climate change an urgent issue?
I fully believe that climate change is real and that it is something that is an urgent problem.In today’s world, some people believe that it is not real, but I think that there are several reasons why it is real and it is an urgent problem that we should care about. To begin, there has […]
Do we really need to spread awareness about mental health?
I believe that mental health awareness needs to be spread and that people need to be educated about it. I have faced challenges such as anxiety and depression in the past. Looking back, I wish I had someone to educate me about the symptoms of these conditions in detail and guide me on proper treatment […]
Tattoos- Are They “Unprofessional”?
I believe that many people have mixed opinions of whether tattoos are unprofessional or not. In corporate environments such as law and finance, companies have much stricter rules regarding tattoos. But in industries that are more creative, like design and marketing, the rules are much looser and are to be a form of self-expression. I […]
Is Social Media Harmful to Society?
I believe that social media can be positive, but it could also be harmful to society in multiple ways. Social media, now more than ever, is used everyday by millions of people around the world. This means that many people’s lives are on the internet, which can be harmful. Along with this, social media can […]