Hannah Jumer, Converse College, Author at Study Breaks

3 Reasons to Watch ‘Sorry for Your Loss’ on Facebook Watch

Through laughs and tears, here’s why you should follow Leigh’s journey through grief after the sudden death of her husband.…

September 27, 2019

The Experience of Attending an All-Women’s College

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

'Oh my God, I couldn’t stand being around all of that estrogen, isn’t it catty?' No.…

September 24, 2019

The History of Women’s Mental Health

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

Women's mental health has gained awareness over the years, but there's always room for growth.…

September 16, 2019

‘Carnival Row’: The Fantastical Lens Portraying Today’s Immigration Issues

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

Set in a world where fairies and humans live side-by-side yet far from together, this book is full of romance, suspense and political tension that reflects the issues of our own world.…

September 9, 2019

Elman and Blacker Bring Plus-Sized Asian Women Into the Spotlight

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

Body positivity is becoming more mainstream and more and more women of different shapes, colors and sizes are being represented in the media — but there is still more work to be done.…

September 3, 2019

What’s All the Buzz? Save the Bees

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

Bee colonies around the world are suffering collapses — mainly due to human interference. However, all is not lost; there is still time to save the bees.…

August 25, 2019

Examining the Phenomenon of Aphantasia

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

There are some people who can’t see with their mind's eye. What does this mean for their learning abilities? How should education adjust to help them learn?…

August 19, 2019

Yuki the Wolfdog and Shy Wolf Sanctuary

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

The viral wolfdog is the new star at this Florida-based animal rehabilitation center.…

August 10, 2019

‘Peace Island’ Asks, What Happened to the Humans?

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

Get ready for a feline-filled video game adventure.…

August 2, 2019

Amazon’s Alexa Learns ASL

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

Smart home speakers are becoming incredibly popular but have been inaccessible to the deaf and hard of hearing community — until now. …

July 27, 2019

‘Life in the Doghouse’ Couple Dedicates Life to Dog Rescues

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

The Netflix show takes a look inside the life of two men who run a rescue of over 10,000 dogs — all out of their home.…

July 21, 2019

‘The Language of Fire’: A Beautifully Dark Novel

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

This beautifully dark, lyric verse novel tells the story of Joan of Arc — a young country girl turned great leader who burned for the girls who fear the fire inside themselves.…

July 15, 2019