Letter from the Editor Dear Reader,
We’re almost there! Just days away, winter break awaits with its visions of sugarplums and its invitation to watch nostalgic holiday movies, cozy up in your fuzziest blanket, and enjoy freshly baked holiday treats with your loved ones. As finals week looms near, remind yourself that there is more to life than studying and stress. Life also includes moments of
tenderness,
gratitude, and love. Hold onto those moments over these next two weeks, no matter how fleeting they may feel.
The theme for this month’s edition of The Medallion is: Balance. The trait
balance becomes especially important this time of year, as some of us
approach graduation, and the rest approach the end to another semester. With our extracurriculars are coming to a close, performances and final rehearsals and deadlines await just ahead. In this flurry, how are any of us supposed to focus on anything else, including ourselves and our loved ones?
Let's all take one collective deep breath in and out. Practicing self-care and finding the
balance between pushing ourselves and rewarding
ourselves. Each of our lives is different, we have different needs and ambitions, but we all still need self-care. We need to allow ourselves space to relax, reflect, and engage in something creative. Or, just to rest and relax if that's more your speed. In this edition, different students and faculty members give their perspectives on ways to add
balance to your life. I
hope that they will resonate with you and inspire you to find your own
balance!
On a more personal note, this is my last edition as editor of The Medallion. Thank you to my wonderful newsletter staff, my support system, my cat, and to the readers of this publication. It has been a pleasure being your Editor!
Editor-in-Chief,
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Karyna Bugos
