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Welcome to Unlocking College Life! Real talk about all things college -- the good, the bad, the messy, the complicated, all of it. And you get to participate! Our show incorporates what you have to say -- your questions and your feedback. We go beyond our experiences working in higher education and mental health with hundreds of students like you. We reflect on current and ever-present issues of college students, with you and our guests. We‘ll encourage you to try new things in order to connect differently with yourself and others. And we hope to help you shift your perspectives on the college experience, authoring your own path. Let‘s dive in.
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Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Joy and Ilona are joined by two students, Naomi and Sanil, who share their inside perspectives on navigating college life, making friends, and loneliness.
Key Takeaways
- How to navigate campus mental health resources
- Advice for first-year students who might be feeling disconnected
- How to find your community
- How your own openness allows others to feel less alone
About Naomi Alvarado and Sanil Mittal
Naomi Alvarado is going to be a Sophomore this fall. She is majoring in Psychology and minoring in Applied Statistics at University of Michigan Dearborn Campus. She loves to read, paint, play the saxophone, and work with children. She is also the founder of The Unseen United Project and she’s also a child research assistant.
Sanil Mittal is currently a Freshman and an Astronomy and Astrophysics Major. He is also one of the LSA Honor students.
Connect with Naomi and Sanil
- Naomi’s Instagram: @naomi.alv_
- Sanil’s Book: Ask Me Anything: 17 Answers To Your Questions About US College Applications
Connect With Us
- Instagram: Unlocking College Life
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