We all have some degree of perfectionism in us, and while chasing goals and setting standards can be motivating, it can also cause problems when we don't reach our super-high goals. I'm talking about my own experience as a perfectionist, and how shifting perspectives can help solve the 'problems of perfectionism', especially as a...
To my dearest Second Year of College, Thank you, Second Year. You have been a trip. But all trips must come to an end. You’ve taken me into my 20th year of life and through my last full year of ‘the college experience’, and while you weren’t the easiest year to live with, I’m...
The transition to college can be difficult, but it really is about finding a healthy balance between stress (of classes, responsibilities, and so many activities) and stress-relief (doing the things you enjoy). When you master that balance, and find that happy place, college is enjoyable, and you can easily thrive. When you lose that...
In reviving an old Barry-girl-tradition, my mom, sister, and I headed to New York City for the weekend of spring break. My sister is a senior at Clemson and her spring break was the week after mine, but it worked out for us to share the weekend in the city together. My mom has...
Dance Marathon at FSU is the largest and highest-fundraising philanthropy event on campus. This year, we decided it's #UptoUs to do even more, and we set a total goal of $2,000,000. Click to read more about the event and see whether we reached out goal!...
Recently it seems like every week is a tough week and every week is overbooked and leaves me feeling constantly overwhelmed. I like to be busy, but I do not like the feeling of not being able to keep up with my own schedule. This is another post aimed to help you just as...
We all want to be successful in the new year. The new year brings new goals, fresh starts, and for students, a new semester. As a second-year college student (who will graduate in 2018, crazy!!) I’ve learned a thing or two about being a successful student. In today’s post, I’m sharing 8 of my...
It’s finals week!! This semester has been a whirlwind and I have my first final this afternoon, so I’m taking a quick study break to bring you this college fashion post! I’m working on setting some new blogging goals for the new year, and I’ll have a post up about all those soon (along...
As women of God, we all struggle with our faith in college, but that doesn’t mean we have to do it alone. I reached out to over 30 Christian women who are in college, or have been through college, and asked them all about keeping/growing their faith in college....
Catch up with me on the beginning of the fall semester, Hurricane Irma, and the opening of my own store!...
