Katie,

How do you find a moment of peace in the midst of a sports season, midterms, or just a busy time of the semester?

From G

Dear G,

I find personal time a crucial part of being a student athlete. Because you’re always surrounded by your teammates, classmates and friends, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and in need of some solitude. I recommend blocking off scheduled alone time into your calendar in order to prioritize yourself in the midst of so much stress. As an avid google calendar user, I find this pretty helpful because it forces me to build it into a schedule I look at constantly. In this time, I drop all thoughts regarding sports, academics and even social issues I’m dealing with at the time. I find it easier to focus on all of my work after having a quiet moment to myself. I also personally find difficulties when I procrastinate in my class work. For most student athletes, it’s vital to divide homework throughout the week so it doesn’t accumulate into an unbearable workload on top of your sport. Good luck with the rest of your semester!

Hey Katie,

If one were to dye their hair a new color what color should they dye it?

From M

Dear M,

I think you should go with a color that calls to you. Hair is a really expressive language. I recommend choosing a color that will make you happy and excited to look at the mirror. A few of my friends stick with purple, pink and red! You could always try a sample with a less permanent dye and depending on if you like it or not, buy a more permanent dye.

Hi Katie,

I have a friend who parties and drinks too much. How do I tell her she’s putting herself in danger?

From J

Dear J,

It’s important to look out for your friends, especially in regards to personal health. You can invite her to events and activities that do not involve alcohol. This is a helpful technique to use that still allows her the sense of leaving the room and doing something without the effects of alcohol or the party setting. It may be useful to also talk to her about your fears, although be diligent about how you word this. Hearing concerns from a friend can be a sensitive subject. I recommend calmly talking to her about her habits with alcohol without placing any blame on her. If you have any personal experience with friends, family members or others who have faced this issue before, it can also be helpful to include when talking to your friend in order to explain why you are concerned for her. Lastly, let her know that you are there for her. Support is a vital part of facing a conflict like this and I’m sure your friend would love to know that you have her back.

Katie,

I am really interested in getting a job to have some extra spending but on campus jobs are not offering a lot of hours, do people work anywhere else?

From A

Dear A,

The ville is a great place to work! Its proximity to campus is really convenient, especially because the town of Wellesley pays well. I have a few friends who work in the ville, ranging from restaurants to clothing stores to the bookstore! If you have a car, you can venture outside of the ville and look for other locations like the Natick Mall. The mall has a variety of job options and because it is such a large place, I assume they are in need of workers often. Another job option can be tutoring on zoom. This is a simple and effective way to earn some extra money on the side. The virtual aspect of this job is appealing to lots of college students because you won’t have to even leave your dorm room. I hope this helps!