by Malaika Lwakila | Feb 28, 2017 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Malaika
Hey readers, Today, I wanted to discuss something a little more personal to me. Over the last few months, I’ve been through a lot of ups and downs with my mental health, and I’m finally feeling like I’ve got both feet back on the ground. This time helped to highlight...
by Malaika Lwakila | Oct 6, 2016 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Malaika
Hey everyone! This post is on a topic very dear to me. As you may have read in my bio, music is a huge factor in maintaining my positive mental health. To further explore the bond between music and mental health I consulted a dear friend of mine. Jackson Melenchuk is...
by Malaika Lwakila | Sep 8, 2016 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Malaika
Hey readers, it’s Malaika. After an incredible summer, I’m back to discuss moving away from home as I’m sure many of you are taking that step. September is always an odd month. For me, it’s full of excitement, fear and pre-stress stress. My first September in...
by Malaika Lwakila | Mar 21, 2016 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Malaika
Hey everyone, recently I’ve been having a lot of conversations about mental health with my friends. It’s interesting to see how different people view mental health and hear how other people handle it in their own life. Since we’re talking about mental health on...
by Malaika Lwakila | Mar 21, 2016 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Malaika
Hey readers, I know it’s getting tough but we’re starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. With only a few more weeks of school left, the pressure of exams and the excitement of the summer are both becoming very real. With all the midterms, papers and...
by Malaika Lwakila | Feb 9, 2016 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Malaika
Hey everyone, I’m happy to announce that reading break is almost here. After a busy few weeks of classes, reading break is a great time to see family and reconnect with friends. Unfortunately, between endless amounts of home-cooked meals and the comfort of our...
