Health Category
Still Stressed? Emotions, Time, and Communication
Apr. 2, 2014—In case you missed the previous post on stress management, check it out here! During the fourth week (including spring break) we continued practicing mindfulness and using positive but realistic thinking. We also learned the STEPS method of problem-solving: State the problem Think of solutions Examine the costs and benefits of a few solutions Pick...
‘s What You Can Do
Mar. 21, 2014—College students face many stressors, usually related to jobs, family, finances, Greek life, residential life, keeping up appearances, worries about the future (grad school, finding a partner, starting a career), academics, and relationships, including friendships. It's a long list, with an equally long list of accompanying feelings/emotions, thoughts, and physical reactions, which contribute to behaviors in response to stress. Here are some tips for managing the stress in your life!
Mark your calendars, Spring has begun!
Mar. 12, 2014—Every spring semester here at Vandy, there is one day that stands out as undoubtedly the first beautiful day. That day was yesterday… Mark your calendars, March 11, Spring has officially begun at Vandy!
A Rare Gem
Dec. 9, 2013—When I first came to Vanderbilt, I participated in Visions, as every freshman does. One of our meetings involved going to Vanderbilt's Psychological Counseling Center (PCC) to see what they had to offer. I did not give much value to the trip because I considered it almost inferior to go ask for help. It was not until recently that I realized just how valuable the resources there are--and how wonderful it is that Vanderbilt provided them for free...
My Craziest Week Yet
Oct. 6, 2013—Last week was possibly the craziest of my time at Vanderbilt. After months of preparing for the LSAT appendicitis tried to get in my way of taking the test, but there was no way I was letting an organ the size of a finger stop me!
Three in One
Aug. 1, 2013—This past Sunday, I accomplished one of my summer goals: the triathlon. With a time of 3 hours 11 minutes, I completed the Music City Triathlon and crossed that one off the bucket list. It was a long and difficult journey, but one that was worth it. Last year, I completed the Music City Sprint...
Collegiate Cooking
Jul. 11, 2013—Learning how to cook? Try making this easy baked eggplant-parm!
Shade Tree Clinic
Jul. 5, 2013—This summer I have been taking advantage of being involved in a very popular activity at Vanderbilt University, shadowing at the Shade Tree Clinic!
Getting Ready for Summer- my trip to student health
Apr. 21, 2013—This summer is going to be one of my most exciting ever! I have three finals this week leave Nashville next Sunday (just SEVEN days from today). Where did the year go?! I will be home for about a week and a half before my first summer adventure begins. On May 11th, I will be traveling to Solola, Guatemala to serve as a program intern with Manna Project International.
*Cough Cough*
Feb. 25, 2013—For me, being sick at college is always one of the saddest moments because I start to miss home terribly. Luckily, the people surrounding me this time were incredibly helpful...
