For many students it can be difficult juggling a variety of different responsibilities they have at work, school, and at home. Sometimes it feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day for us to dedicate time to ourselves after taking care of our responsibilities. The constant balancing act can leave us feeling overwhelmed and…
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3 ways to beat college burnout
By Solomon McKenzie 22’ The advice in the following post are offered independently by the author. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis of any sort, please contact CofC’s Counseling Center I’m sure I don’t need to state the obvious, but college can be a very stressful time. Even before Covid-19 pandemic and the…
Mentorships cultivate success
By Solomon McKenzie 22’ Mentoring is one of the most crucial and rewarding aspects of college. Unfortunately it often goes overlooked and underutilized by most students. While mentorships are also important in day-to-day life before and after graduation, college mentors give students the unique opportunity to learn from individuals who have experiences and knowledge that…
Lift as you climb
By Solomon McKenzie 21’ The phrase “Lift as you climb” originates from civil rights author and advocate for women’s suffrage, Mary Church Terrell. She was one of the first African Americans to receive a college degree and throughout her career as a teacher and author she also fought for social just within her community and…
It’s all in who you know
By Solomon McKenzie 21’ If I had to pick a phrase that has stuck with me for my entire life it would be “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know”. It’s what my aunt told me after helping me receive an internship with a research company and it’s what my school mentor said…