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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 Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Joy and Ilona talk with Carina Burgher, a social work student who discusses her experience growing up as a disabled person. Carina is passionate about advocating for others who may not understand their mental health or physical health diagnoses. She believes in living a life as a disabled person that is full of joy.
Key Takeaways:
- Questioning and second-guessing persistent symptoms
- Being gaslit by health providers
- The exhaustion that comes with having to be resilient all the time
- Learning self-advocacy from college mentors
- The importance of support groups and social support through social media
- How participating in college sports helped with connection
- Exploring services for students with disabilities and adaptive fitness in college
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