College is all about finding what lifestyle works for you and deciding how you want to live your life. However, it can also be a tricky road to navigate with all of the new demands. We help you to keep up your health with healthy recipes and tips, make new friends and explore campus life with how-to’s, and establish a balance that works for you with advice and experience. It’s all about simplifying, and we’re here to do that for you. So come on! You got this.
It’s official: we’re embarking upon Dreaming Upwards’ new chapter! Starting this summer, we’ll take a journey into health, happiness, and wellbeing informed by research studies and cultural practices that are conducive to success. In the last few months, I’ve taken a break from writing here. I worked on one of my other passion projects (helping […]
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You’ve probably heard of the Freshman 15 before. You know, the fifteen pounds you allegedly gain during your first year of college? While scientists debate the actual average that people gain, it is a real phenomenon with several causes. Just think about it–you’re in a new environment with a new routine and new stressors. There
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Eating is hard in college. The Freshman 15 is real, and honestly, it can be hard to avoid. You have limited food options, often lack a kitchen during (at least) your first year, and don’t have the storage you’d like. Snacking can be a quick way to gain weight, and it sucks because most of the
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Life can be hard if you’re an introvert or if you struggle with social anxiety. College can be an especially difficult time–there are a ton of changes, you don’t have your usual privacy, and you have to suddenly make friends all over again. While shyness and introversion don’t always go together, they often are linked.
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You’ve had Winter Break. Now, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. You have a fresh start with your classes, clubs, and extracurriculars. The question is: what are you going to do to make this the most productive semester possible? How will you maximize your happiness, wellbeing, and overall college experience? Below
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It’s Winter Break! Christmas and other holidays have passed, and you finally have time to think about what you want to do before returning to school. Whether you want to make the most of this Winter Break or you want to plan ahead for your next one, here are some ways to make Winter Break productive. #1:
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If you’re like me, you love reading books about the holidays. There’s something magical about seeing the atmosphere, romance, and warmth on the pages of a book. As the days get colder, there’s nothing quite like curling up with a cute book and relaxing. In honor of the approach holidays, here are five great winter
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If you’re in the market for a cute autumn-y read, I’ve got you covered. Each month, I select a book with characters, themes, or elements relevant to college students and people in their 20s. In honor of Halloween, I’ve picked a cute new release about mystical creatures, witches, vampires, and love: The Only Purple House in
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It’s never easy to consider whether or not a relationship should end. You put so much time, energy, and effort into it. You overcome hurdles and break down walls with the other person. In many ways, you share almost every aspect of your life with them–especially if this is a college relationship, one formed in
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This week, after seeing positive reviews about ABC’s new The Golden Bachelor everywhere, I watched the first two episodes. After years of not watching anything in the Bachelor franchise, I wasn’t expecting much more than the typical shallow script. However, only a few minutes into it, I was hooked. It was a significant departure from the franchise’s previous
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