With it being the end of finals and a new semester approaching soon, I have gotten a few questions about accommodations. Generally, people who ask about accommodations are genuinely asking in good faith and I’m more than willing to answer any questions you may have, so please keep reaching out!! Also, here is the link …
NEDSRA: Putting People First
Yes, surprisingly I actually do have a job! People think that all I really do now is focus on my blog. Although that is true to some extent, that definitely does not take up the majority of my time. I am a Program Assistant at NEDSRA, which stands for Northeast Dupage Special Recreations Association. I’m …
Fight the Fear: Go Talk to Your Parents
Moms. Dads. Grandparents. Siblings. Aunts. Uncles. Anyone who is a Guardian. The family who raised you. The ones who have protected you. The individuals whom you love. These are the people we may be the most terrified of when it comes to speaking about mental health. Yet, they are the ones we need to talk …
The Personal Statement that Explains My Passion for Human Rights
You’re a warrior—you’ll get through this. Just close your eyes. Slowly breathe in. Breathe out. Exactly one week before my LSAT, my Thanksgiving family reunion was coming to an end. Despite the anxious pre-LSAT thoughts lurking around in the back of my mind, I felt like I would finally have a relaxing and carefree Friday …
Don’t Let Your Disability Limit You
There isn’t a single person I know who doesn’t get at least a little anxious when midterms roll around or when standardized testing determines the future of a career path. This test anxiety can either improve or hinder students’ performances on the actual test day–but once it’s over, they can usually move on with their …