This week I was catching a red eye from LAX to DC with an old classmate, and we spied a very anxious, fussy mom traveling with her daughter. The daughter was wearing a Howard sweatshirt (even though it was still too warm on either coast) and had the look of a freshmen. My traveling partner […]
Since my first visit in the third grade, I dreamed of attending University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley). During my senior year of high school, I was accepted to UC Berkeley, and my dream became my reality. I felt as if I had reached the finish line and could finally breathe. I quickly realized that […]
The recent post, 20 Things Every First-Generation Latino College Student Should Know, really inspired me to reflect on my own experience as a first-generation Latina college graduate. I noticed, however, that the list spoke to current college students and decided to share my personal response with advice to soon-to-be first-generation Latino college graduates about the […]
Going off to college can be intimidating for anyone, but when you’re the first person in your family to do so, that pressure is often multiplied. My mom, who worked two jobs to provide for my sister and I, did everything she could to prepare me for the big leap. She bought every item on […]
The idea of visiting a gynecologist might seem daunting and scary at first. You might feel nervous, and scared to have a doctor’s appointment. We are here to debunk any feelings of restlessness you have, and walk you through the steps of your first gynecology visit! When you first come in, and get signed up […]
While bullying is widespread among high school students, there is now an awareness of “differential victimization” – victimization based on certain shared characteristics of the people receiving harassment. A study has drawn multiple connections between the LGBT community’s harassment during adolescence (mainly high school years), in comparison with mental health conditions. Here are some brief […]
As they grow into adolescence, teenagers face pressure to look cool in both the realms of technology and sexuality. While it is important for teens to learn how to be independent, parents and caregivers play an essential role in guiding them through these areas of exploration. They may think they know it all, but teens […]
These days, it’s hard to escape from screens – we’re on phones, laptops, tablets, or watching TV all hours of the day and night. But what happens when we bring these screens into the bedroom? The effects of TVs on sleep for teens have been well documented – the light from the screen can prevent […]
