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College Students Still Need Resilience
Connie Horton, vice president for student affairs at Seaver College, decided to change the narrative about mental health on campus. She developed Resilience-Informed Skills Education (RISE) in 2019 based on six dimensions of health to help students develop resilience. In response to the spring 2019 Student Health Survey, students reported 65% felt overwhelming … [Read more...] about College Students Still Need Resilience
How Students Find Cheaper Textbooks
Textbooks can be costly.This expensive truth can be a burden for many students. Luckily, many textbooks do not need to be bought directly from their original site or the university bookstore, and some Pepperdine students have found ways to make the process more affordable.Textbooks are a necessity for college students. Seaver College estimates undergraduate students will spend … [Read more...] about How Students Find Cheaper Textbooks
Opinion: Bring a Reusable Cup for Your Daily Grind
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. If you are a caffeine addict like me — and find it difficult to resist the allure of every tea or coffee house you pass — consider bringing a personal mug for all the drinks you enjoy, benefiting both yourself and the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Bring a Reusable Cup for Your Daily Grind
Opinion: College Students Should Use Family Group Chats
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Before I left for college my freshman year, I anticipated missing my family. I felt especially upset because my parents were becoming empty nesters. My brother was about to start his junior year of college, and I was … [Read more...] about Opinion: College Students Should Use Family Group Chats