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Psy-College-y Today

College students apply insights from psychology to personal issues they face on campus

Friends
Friends Are the New Family

Alexis Hatcher on October 16, 2015

Although college is largely portrayed as an academic endeavor, other areas of life shouldn’t be neglected so that a degree can be pursued—I’d argue, in fact, that these require even greater attention.

Although college is largely portrayed as an academic endeavor, other areas of life shouldn’t be neglected so that a degree can be pursued—I’d argue, in fact, that these require even greater attention.

Health
Mentorship...or Psychotherapy?

Alexis Hatcher on September 21, 2015

Mental health and wellness components, increasingly included in peer mentorship programs, result in higher expectations for student sensitivity.

Mental health and wellness components, increasingly included in peer mentorship programs, result in higher expectations for student sensitivity.

Sex
The Reality of Hook Up Culture

Elena Weissmann on August 5, 2015

Adults seem to think we’re these emotionless teenagers who've traded relationships for one-night stands, long conversations for heart emojis, and romantic dinners for Tinder dates.

Adults seem to think we’re these emotionless teenagers who've traded relationships for one-night stands, long conversations for heart emojis, and romantic dinners for Tinder dates.

Environment
Student-Athlete...or Athlete-Student?

Alexis Hatcher on August 5, 2015

Despite what colleges claim, academics doesn’t always end up coming first. Here's an athlete's perspective on why that is.

Despite what colleges claim, academics doesn’t always end up coming first. Here's an athlete's perspective on why that is.