happiness

In an article about going back to school as an adult, various school supplies are spread out across the carpet of a small bedroom.

Back to School at 35

Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University

Choosing your life's path can be uncomfortable, but going back to school and changing my life brought me the happiness I had been seeking.…

September 15, 2023

A copy of ‘101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think being read by someone in a beanbag chair

‘101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think’ Is a Must-Read

Morgan Thomas, Wayne State University

The self-help book by Brianna Wiest inspires you get out of your head and live the life you've always dreamed of.…

September 19, 2022

Illustration by Sezi Kaya of Little Weirds

Jenny Slate Encourages Readers to Appreciate the Mundane in ‘Little Weirds’

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

In her 2019 book, the comedian beautifully articulates a fascination with the ordinary, which just might be the key to true happiness, especially during the pandemic.…

September 19, 2020

The Balancing Act of Practicing Work-Life Balance in College

Nola Hynes Brody, University of Houston-Victoria

College students may be focused on finding time to party in their hectic schedules, but their future selves will thank them for finding work-life balance as well.…

February 8, 2018

3 Must-Watch Ted Talks for Every College Student

Natalie Washuta, Colgate University

If you have time between classes and are in the mood for something life-changing, give one of these videos a try.…

September 28, 2017

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