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My Life as an Ambivert
With an introvert father and an extrovert mother, I’ve emerged as a hybrid who needs to learn a new balance By: Morgan Heilman Parent teacher conferences for me always went something like this: “Morgan is such a delight to have in class, but boy does she love to talk.” My reputation was as an extrovert,…
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How to Create a Fresh Playlist
Sick of the same old music? Here are a few tips to help you explore something new. By Morgan Heilman Finding new music can be difficult. Often your friends share your music tastes, so you already know what they know, or it’s the opposite, in which you don’t like any of their songs. The problem remains:…
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Introvert’s Guide to Inviting People Over
Are you an introvert with social anxiety? Here are a few tips to help you ask people to hang out at your place. By Dani Fraher Talking to people can be hard, or even just downright scary, but sometimes you don’t want to stay home on your own. Maybe there are some cool people in…
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A Homebody in a Country of Nights Out
While studying abroad, staying in became one of my favorite memories. By Dani Fraher Just a few days after arriving to study abroad for a semester in Madrid, Spain, an ocean away from home, about 20 of us sat in a warm, stuffy classroom to get a crash course on Spanish culture from our program…
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How to Actually Relax
Spending time alone can be relaxing, but it can be hard to do when there are so many other things to do. By Alexis Letang College students want to relax, but there are many expectations placed on them that make it hard to do so. Third-year, Isabella Morden-Wheeldon said when she talks to other people…
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Making a Dorm Feel Like Home
As college students, decorating can feel like a daunting task. By Avery Vrieze Starting a new year of college often means having a personal space to decorate. While exciting, the prospect can also be daunting for students who don’t know the first thing about picking colors, fabrics or wall hangings. The good news is that…
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Tips for Surviving and Thriving at the Gym
Practical tips to make you feel more comfortable and confident going to the gym By Kelty Duval Going to the gym can be scary sometimes, and being an introvert can make it scarier. Whether you are starting at a new gym, trying a new class for the first time or are a gym rat regular,…
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The Influence of Just Me
Social media encourages people to romanticize their lives, but sometimes you can’t. by Alexis Letang I would love to say when I’m alone, I devour whatever book I am currently reading. But I don’t. The most interesting part of my nights alone occurs after 6 p.m., after I wake up from my two hour nap.…
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In Defense of Solitude
As a busy college student, I long for time alone. By Avery Vrieze Most Mondays, I get up at 7:30 a.m. to prepare for a 9:45 a.m. class. If I’m lucky, I can head out to the living room for enough time to myself before my roommates get up. Don’t get me wrong, I love…
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How to Find a Fellow Homebody
Struggling to find friends your first year of college is as normal as you are By Kelty Duval Last year I packed up my Jeep Compass and drove 424 miles north to start my freshman year. As a homebody, I had never left my parents for more than three nights in a row and was…
Homebodies
Because there’s no place like home.