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Five Ways to Use Art to Enrich Your Free Time

Rather than scrolling on Instagram or watching YouTube videos, how do we take advantage of impulses to create and explore? Art, writing, and other creative outlets are excellent ways to stay purposeful and fulfilled. Creative outlets allow us to activate under-used parts of the brain, decrease feelings of stress, and improve mood through the naturally … Read more

Building Contacts, Connection and Community During Remote, Hybrid, and In-Person Classes

Imagine you’re in Spanish or Biology class. You accidentally zone out when the teacher gives out homewok instructions. In your homework portal, the instructions seem frustratingly vague. In situations like these, it can be crucial to have 1-3 acquaintances in the class that you can text, email, or call for clarification. Having connections in each … Read more