2020 was anything but a routine year, and chances are 2021 will be just as unpredictable. As college students return from winter break, they might feel uncertain about how to navigate the spring semester. However, it’s still important to establish strategies for long-term success in the...
At long last, winter break has arrived! After a grueling fall semester, college students finally have a chance to relax and reconnect with loved ones. However, be wary of taking winter break too easy! While it's essential to get some R&R, college students should be wary...
Staying healthy — it’s on everybody’s minds lately. With the holiday season fast approaching, we all need to decide how to celebrate without jeopardizing anyone’s safety — and that includes college students! Just because students aren’t in the CDC’s high-risk category doesn’t mean that they should...
Let’s be honest: COVID-19 may not stop college students from partying this Halloween. After all, one of the highlights of going to college is socializing and building life-long friendships. And according to the CDC, if students celebrate in smaller groups outdoors this Halloween, there may...
Let’s be real: 2020 has been a challenge for everyone in every respect. Schools and universities certainly have not been spared from the uncertainty of COVID-19. Many schools across the nation have gone completely remote, leaving several campuses eerily vacant. And while some schools may...
College can be stressful on its own, but what happens when you add coronavirus to the “curriculum”? Short answer—you get a lot of uncertainty. Understandably, many young adults feel anxious and depressed as they navigate these challenging circumstances. In fact, recent data suggests there has been...
After a year of school that finished under unique circumstances, it’s easy to understand that you may just want to “slack off” this summer. You deserve to take time to relax, recharge, and otherwise enjoy your break. But we’d be remiss if we didn’t suggest...
Graduation season came and went. What should have been a momentous occasion in the lives of students was drastically altered by the pandemic. However, students, their families, and schools found new and innovative ways to celebrate the occasion. Many students had to pack up their dorm...
Tips to Help Students and Parents Maintain Their Physical Health and Mental Wellbeing While at Home Sometimes Staying Indoors Can Open Up New Doors Staying indoors for a long period of time can sometimes negatively affect your physical and mental health and wellbeing. It can make you...
The blog is dedicated to helping college students stay healthy and maintain their well-being while in college--it’s another way that Umergency is there for you! By Maddy Arnold, recent LMU alumna COVID-19 is quickly impacting college life all over the world. In the United States, many colleges...
