Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Author at Study Breaks

Growing by Shrinking: What You Learn by Embracing Minimalism

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

After moving two suitcases of makeup I hardly wore, I decided to declutter my life and have been reaping the benefits ever since.…

January 25, 2017

Call Out Misogynistic Compliments Like a Man

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Whether they mean it maliciously or not, attributing desirable traits to masculinity is an old habit that needs to be addressed.…

January 16, 2017

Covert Racism: How to Spot It and Stop It

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

A lot of the time, racism is discreet and at times even unintentional, but whether the act is malicious or incidental, it needs to be addressed.…

January 9, 2017

The Difference Between Dieting and Starving Yourself

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Healthy living and the college lifestyle might seem mutually exclusive, but these tips will help you find the middle ground.…

January 4, 2017

Leona Amosah, the Founder of SWIRL, Talks Diversity and Identity

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Amosah, a high-achieving senior at UNC Chapel Hill, created the organization to provide a community for students with multiracial and mixed-race identities.…

December 28, 2016

Notes from a New Graduate: What You Will and Won’t Miss about College

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

While waiting hours to walk the stage, I considered the best and worst parts of the undergraduate experience.…

December 20, 2016

My Experience With Sexual Harassment and Dealing With a Gross Boss

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Having a pervert boss deeply affected me, and fortunately, I learned to not tolerate that kind of behavior and language ever again.…

December 12, 2016

Fidel Murió: The Dictator’s Death from Different Perspectives

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

After the death of their dictator, I sat down with some Cuban friends to learn how they felt about the end of an era.…

December 6, 2016

When It Comes to Taylor Swift’s Outlook on Love, Everything Has Changed

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

It makes sense that as Swift matures, so would her attitude toward of love. But is her cynicism really the mark of that evolution?…

November 30, 2016

When to Say I Do and When to Say I Don’t: What to Do When You’re Asked to Be a Bridesmaid

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Before you commit to the new wifey-to-be, make sure you can handle the responsibilities of a worthy bridesmaid.…

November 21, 2016

The Struggles of Going Greek When You’re Surrounded by Conservatives

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

No, I obviously did not become an alcoholic or a sex fiend when I joined my sorority, so why did everyone think I would?…

November 14, 2016

Home Is Wherever I’m With You: Confessions from a Girl Who’s Moved—A Lot

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

'Home is where the heart is' may seem like a cliché, but I know from firsthand experience that it’s the truest of all mottos.…

November 7, 2016

Bachelor and Chain: Why I Don’t Regret Getting Married in College

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

College culture discourages students from venturing into the lands of love at a young age, but getting married at 20 has changed my life for the better.…

October 31, 2016

Confessing that You’re an Alcohol Indulger to Your Non-Drinking Parents

How to Tell Your Conservative Parents That You Drink

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Many articles give advice on talking to your kids about alcohol, but how do we talk about it with our parents—especially if they don’t drink themselves?…

October 25, 2016