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College can be stressful. Research shows that 41.6 college students deal with anxiety and 36.4 deal with depression. These issues interfere with academics and relationships. Poor grades and loneliness then increase anxiety and depression. Thus, college students’ mental health is a higher priority. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), a counseling resource at FIU is committed [...]

Some of us have not left our house at all in the past month. We see the numbers of COVID cases rising in Brazil. Although cases in Miami have plummeted, there is just so much uncertainty and unsteadiness about what will happen tomorrow or the next month. Corona has not just raised concerns about health [...]

Imposter syndrome is the unjustified feeling of being someone who is undeserving of their accomplishments Many college students experience imposter syndrome. Social Psychology and personality science research shows that first year generation college students are more likely to experience imposter syndrome.Especially in the field of STEM. STEM has a rigor that intimidates many first generation [...]

When we grow up most of us are taught to work hard to become successful in life. Success is oftentimes measured by wealth and title. We are taught to be extrinsically motivated to succeed and many of us plan to choose a career that will benefit us long term financially. Yes financial stability is important [...]