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Find Joy With Others

Get to know what type of friendship network you have by taking . Then use to map out your support system and figure out who the people in your life are who matter? Pick out one or two people that you haven’t spoken to in a while and make a point to reach out to them. Write them a handwritten note, give them a call, DM them, or send them an email. Tell them you are thinking of them and that you cherish having them in your life.

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Find Your Flow

Many of us are faced with a lot more free time then normal. Why not take this opportunity to find new activities that you can get lost in? Don’t feel intimidated to apply to clubs that you might not get into, cast a wide net! Your group of people is here on campus, when you are being your true self they will find you. It can seem hard to get involved at a school like òòò½Ö±²¥, filled with lots of involved and high achieving people. But don’t let that diminish your sense of self. Especially freshman year, be sure to check out the list of organizations on the and email members to ask what it’s like to be a member of that club - What do they value? Why did they get involved? How have they benefited? Find the ones that align most closely to your own interests and values.

Be Inclusive

Spending time with your friends? Making dinner plans with your roommates? Forming a study group? Before you do, think to yourself if there is anyone who might want to join you who might not have anyone else to go out with, get dinner with, or study with - even if they already have other plans, it’s always nice to be asked! By being more inclusive, you not only make the other person feel better, but yourself too! Think about what it means to belong - how do we become conscious of embracing and developing diversity within ourselves? to create truly inclusive cultures.

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Have Fun

Make time for play. Read this and think about how you could incorporate play into your weekly routine. Play is different for everyone. Think about the things that you enjoy doing that you don’t feel like you are being forced into. This might mean getting together with friends for board games or ultimate frisbee, doing a morning sudoku or crossword puzzle, or setting aside some ‘me time’ to craft or cook a new recipe. Try to make time for some small amount of play every day and challenge yourself to say ‘Yes!’ the next time someone invites you to join them for an activity. Whether it’s playing with someone or reading a book, making music, dancing, drawing, cooking, doing puzzles, or organizing your closet, give yourself permission to have fun and play, it fills the mind and soul!