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Holiday Health and Familial Frights

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November 18, 2024

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The holidays often represent a break from the rigors of school and work life, but for many students, this time away from the classroom brings its own set of stressors. Final projects and exams loom on the horizon, but the chief concerns lie in the familial realm. According to the American Psychological Association’s 2023 poll, […]

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Timely Care For Students

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November 4, 2024

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When it comes to health and wellness, college students have a lot on their plate. Things like College coursework and personal relationships must be balanced alongside financial stability while simultaneously trying to upkeep mental and physical health. The TimelyCare app is a resource that aims to help maintain that balance by making access to mental […]

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Wolverine life hacks: things to know as a first-year student 

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September 3, 2024

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photo credit: Isaac Hale, UVU Marketing A new year is among us here at Utah Valley University. Whether a student is beginning their senior year or first-year, there are multiple tips that students should be dying to take advantage of.   Parking Hacks:   After 5 p.m. on weekdays and on Saturdays, booting and towing are […]

It’s finals week; let’s stay positive 

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April 8, 2024

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Finals week is hard as it is; staying positive is even harder. Learn to stay positive and get through the week without getting stressed.  Finals week is easily one of the most stressful weeks for any university student. The key to getting through it is to stay positive and look at the bright side of […]

Stress reduction in preparation for finals week 

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April 8, 2024

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Follow these important tips to make the finals week experience more positive with less overall stress.  It’s that time of the semester again! Whether it is your first finals week or last finals week experience, there are a lot of strategies that individuals can put into practice today to ensure that this week goes as […]

Coping with homesickness 

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March 6, 2024

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There are many ways to alleviate feelings of homesickness during time away from home that are easy to incorporate in an everyday routine.  College is a period in which there are a lot of new experiences. For many students, college is their first time living away from home for an extended time. It can be […]

Namaste: A beginner’s guide to yoga 

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February 23, 2024

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Students can experience significant positive impacts on both physical and mental health through the practice of yoga.  Yoga is a practice that has been used for thousands of years. According to the Ministry of Ayush in the Indian government, the origins of yoga practice are traced back to around the fifth or sixth centuries BC […]

Motivation throughout your college journey 

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January 8, 2024

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Staying motivated in college and with New Year’s goals can be difficult but is crucial. Here are some tips and tricks to keep you going through college.   As a college student, staying motivated throughout the academic year can be challenging. Whether it’s the stress of exams, the monotony of daily routines, or a lack of […]

How to prioritize your mental health this holiday season 

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December 9, 2023

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The holidays come with their own amount of stress, but when already struggling with mental health, they can become even more difficult. What can be done?  When it comes to the end of the year, there’s often more going on than any one person can possibly hope to get done. With all the relatives, gifts […]

The when, why, and how of therapy 

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November 30, 2023

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We have all heard of therapy from the media, but how do you know if you need it?  The idea of therapy can be intimidating. Telling a complete stranger about your issues can make you feel more like running away than sitting on a confessional couch.   If the media is anything to go by, nobody […]