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Jenna BernarD THE SOUTHERN DIGEST

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KYLE WHEELER CHESAPEAKE, VA MUSIC EDUCATION

“TO PREPARE FOR MIDTERMS, I WILL BE GOING TO THE LIBRARY AND STUDYING. I WILL ALSO BE GETTING WITH MY CLASSMATES TO STUDY TOGETHER.”

The well-being of a school’s student body lies in the face and strength of its student leaders-- the ones who have an 8 a.m. and three meetings back to back on a Monday morning. The ones who tirelessly aim for perfection to ensure the image of the school is the mission statement that’s reiterated many times.

In that manner, student leaders should be the ones advocating and supporting students; making sure their needs are heard as the experiences we face can be

Whether it’s a long line in the admissions office or an idea to have better air conditioning in certain buildings, student leaders are in a position to make sure that our voices haven’t fallen on deaf ears.

Many get into leadership positions to fill a criteria; to allow their résumés to widen in expertise. I feel those people should be tested, along with the extensive test of knowledge on our constitution, by their integrity, morals, and accountability as well. How

Surviving University

Who do we run to?

are you going to be for the people and never abide BY the people? Who will students be able to turn to if not you?

As the experiences we face should be met with honesty, understanding, and compassion, the burdens we carry on a day-to-day basis can be draining, and student leaders should be the ones to assist.

Yes, we want events and flashy activities for the school year and fun moments that allow us to reminisce on our college a lady” and “be mature” whilst your male peers can hang upside down from the ceiling and be praised for “being a boy.” Walking, getting gas, taking a night class, etcetera, are just some of the few things that women have to face every day as a challenge. Next time you see a woman, tell her to have a good day, say her outfit looks nice, or tell her that you like her hair. Bring a smile to a woman’s face, and wish her a Happy Women’s History Month. years when we graduate. Yes, we would like a social media presence that’s trendy and cute, but do not forget about the real business at hand. You are not our saviors, and we are not your children or vice versa. Equity for all!

Know that we got your back just as much as you got ours. We’re all students at the end of the day, just one has a title. And that’s what we need for upcoming student leaders as elections approach.

CORI MONAE BAY

HOUSTON, TX

MASS COMMUNICATION

“I PLAN TO PREPARE FOR MY MIDTERMS BY ENSURING I’M GETTING AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF SLEEP…ALSO EATING FOOD FOR FUEL, PRACTICING EFFECTIVE STUDYING HABITS.”

AMBER FLEMING DONALDSONVILLE, LA CRIMINAL JUSTICE

“I PLAN TO PREPARE FOR MIDTERMS BY GETTING AT LEAST 8 HOURS OF SLEEP OR MORE FOR MY BODY TO REST WELL. I PLAN ON EATING PROPER MEALS PER DAY OR AT LEAST MAKING SURE I EAT BREAKFAST SINCE IT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY. LASTLY, I PLAN ON STUDYING FOR AT LEAST 2 HOURS, SO I CAN BE PREPARED FOR MY EXAMS.”

College students go through many trials and tribulations. College alone can be a lot for students to handle. Throughout high school, students have guidance from their teachers, deans, coaches, etcetera. College is different. Everything is done on your own. When college students first go to college, they no longer have someone guiding them, making sure they have their classes scheduled, making sure they go to classes and making sure they turn in their work on time. I had to find this out for myself, the hard way—which is why I am sharing the solutions I learned to maintain peace while thriving in college. When I feel like I am overwhelmed with school and work, I find ways that will balance my exhaustion. My number one solution that helps balance my exhaustion is going to the gym. The gym is my home away from home. When I am in the gym, it is almost as if I have entered another world. Going to the gym benefits me both physically and mentally. It clears my mind from everything I have going on in the real world, and it gives me time to work on my body and build up muscle. After I leave the gym, my body feels so relaxed and energetic for the rest of the day. I recommend going to the gym in the morning because you will feel great for the whole day, but you must have a strong mindset and be very committed to go to the gym, especially in the morning. If going to the gym is not your thing, then the second-best option I recommend is interacting with different students and organizations around the campus. Having the right connections in today’s world can take you far in life, but most importantly your fellow peers will be a second ear for you. When students go through certain situations, they tend to hold in all the pain and anger the situation brought to them which is not healthy for the mind. It is better to have someone you can talk to and take advice from to help you throughout the situation than to be alone. Many students think that their life is too hard which causes them to take their lives. Students who take their life are often so young and intelligent and have never truly seen the world, and they throw it all away for something that could have been resolved. Life is not easy, and nobody is perfect. There are other options people can take other than suffering from their situation. If my solutions did not help, I recommend finding something positive that will take you away from reality. It can be playing video games, writing a story, going for a walk, or anything.