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How to Get Out of a Funk
Written by Hannah Sazon As midterm season rolls around, I know how easy it can be to get stuck in a funk, especially when your plate is as full as mine. Juggling classes, a job, and multiple leadership positions doesn’t make it easier. I’ve had nights where I’m staying up at ungodly hours to cram for an exam or sometimes sitting on the third floor of Morris Library, just staring at my MacBook. It’s not always about studying, though, as there are times I hit creative burnout from making graphics for AAPC or choreographing for my dance team. It’s exhausting, but over the years, I’ve found ways to reset, recharge,…
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Comfort Shows/Movies
Written by Will Chen After a day of hard work and studying, I like to let myself unwind at night. Especially on weekends, there is nothing better than staying inside and enjoying a few shows or movies with close friends. Although going out on the weekends is just as fun, staying in provides me a time where I can reset my brain and prepare myself for another week of school. Here are a few of my go-to shows and movies I watch when I need a break from life. 1. To Be Hero To Be Hero X is a Chinese animated TV show, also known as a donghua, that was…
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Mental Health Misconceptions
Written by Steven Pham In today’s fast-paced world, conversations about mental health have become more common but not necessarily more accurate. While society has made progress in recognizing the importance of emotional well-being, harmful misconceptions still surround mental health, preventing many people from getting the support they need. As a senior at the University of Delaware majoring Management and Marketing with a minor in Business Analytics, I’ve seen firsthand how stress, performance pressure, and comparison can affect mental health. Between balancing coursework, leadership roles, side projects, and a part-time job, I’ve learned how easy it is to overlook the importance of mental well-being in pursuit of success. That experience pushed…
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Breaking Cultural Stigmas Surrounding Mental Health
Written by Ruthie Suarez Growing up in a Filipino household, mental health wasn’t something we really talked about. When I felt anxious or overwhelmed, I was told to pray, distract myself, or just push through it. My family cared about me deeply, but mental health was seen as something you handled privately, not something you openly discussed. Because of that, I learned to hide what I was feeling. When I started noticing how easily I got distracted, how hard it was to focus, and how often I felt tense or on edge, I started wondering if something deeper was going on. I finally decided to bring up the idea of…
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Comfort on a Plate: My Top Comfort Meals
Written by: Angelina Ng There are plenty of days when the weather is gloomy and I am feeling down. With midterms season creeping around the corner, academic stress can surely affect the way I feel. When there are times that feel difficult to get through, a main solution for me is food. I make or pick up these delicious meals to munch on during the gloomy days. It gives me an extra push or motivation, or can ease my stress. Here are my favorite mood-boosting foods that you should try! 1. Beef Pho For colder or rainy weather, nothing tastes better than warm broth and noodles. The steaming broth infused…
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“constantly”
An original song written by: Aili Inguito Context: I wrote “constantly” last June late one night with my guitar. The song, especially the chorus and Verse 3, is a reminder to myself to slow down and take a break during the journey of life, amidst a world that keeps on turning and demanding more of us… constantly. This song, particularly in the pre-chorus and bridge, also mentions themes of perfectionism and burnout. These subjects tie into this month’s overall theme of Mental Health. Lyrics: Verse 1: constantly thinking life is so messy leave me a clue constantly trying don’t know if i’m ready so much more to do …
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My Top 5 Newark Spots
Submitted by Francesca Tero If you were to ask my freshman self, 3 years ago today, what she could do in Newark, she would say “nothing.” In fact, I was actually debating transferring schools because I found myself so underwhelmed living in Delaware. However, I’m a few years older now, and I can confidently say that I’ve learned to appreciate this tax-free land for all it has to offer. I am not from Delaware, so you might want to take my words with a grain of salt, but these are some things I’ve grown to love about living here, and things that I will miss once I graduate in May.…
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Goals for the School Year
Submitted by Will Chen The start of a new school year is always refreshing. In many ways, it represents a chance for new beginnings. Personally, I look forward to the fall because it means reuniting with friends on campus. These past 3 years have been amazing at the University of Delaware, and I hope to make this last year the best one yet. Living a life with regrets is one of my biggest fears, so I plan to make the most of the time I have left. With that in mind, here are the goals I wish to accomplish before I graduate. Goal 1: Secure a Full-Time Job As a…
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How Cultural Identity Shapes the College Experience
Submitted by Zoe Pecson There is something very special that we all as humans inherently feel and share: a desire for community. We all strive to find and connect with people who experience and enjoy life in ways that resonate with us. Many communities we find ourselves in can be built upon shared hobbies and passions, family ties, academic or professional endeavors, or past experiences; however, we are often most deeply connected through culture. Entering college often intensifies our craving for community. Faced with a new and unfamiliar world and life experience, we seek out others to share it with, people to witness our lives. Campuses offer many ways to…
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Advice To My Younger Self
Submitted by Steven Pham There are so many things I could talk about, but if I could give my younger self one piece of advice, it would be this: start earlier, whether that’s calisthenics or anything else you’re passionate about. Looking back, I remember hesitating because I was worried I would be seen as unready, not disciplined enough to commit, or a failure in front of others. Though the truth is, if I had started earlier, I could have made more progress, and I would have developed the discipline, confidence, and resilience that come from putting yourself out there sooner. Challenges, whether learning a new skill, pursuing a passion, or…
