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by: Olivia Kerper What is a Sorority Little? One of my favorite traditions as a sorority woman is Big and Little sisters. In Greek life, every sister is assigned a Big Sister, or a "big", as a mentor and more experienced sister to guide them through college as a sorority woman. Traditionally, a big and… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Sorority Littles
by: Olivia Kerper I never knew I wanted to go Greek until I stepped foot on my college campus--and even then, it was kind of a joke to me to sign up for recruitment at all. I had no idea what I was getting myself into and I didn't know the first thing about Greek… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Sorority Recruitment
by: Olivia Kerper Be present. These days, my issue is that I get way too wrapped up in social media. I'll make excuses for myself every time, but when it really comes down to it, spending hours on my phone is not benefitting me or anyone else in any way. Making conscious effort to put… Continue reading 6 Ways to Prioritize Your Mental Health
by: Olivia Kerper I've lived in Florida my whole life, so I understand just how ridiculously hot it can get here. But literally nothing is worse than a Disney day in the middle of the summer. It's so important to prioritize your health and preparedness before visiting a theme park in the summer. Find out… Continue reading How to Survive Walt Disney World in Summer
by: Olivia Kerper (Based on a sermon by Griffin Gilstrap at Harborside Church) This past Sunday, I was fortunate enough to enjoy a thought-provoking and emotional sermon from my pastor. It had been awhile since I'd been to church, and I decided to finally stop making excuses and just go. And my gosh, was I… Continue reading How to Turn Your Mess into Your Message
by: Olivia Kerper I'm confident that this summer will be the absolute best one yet! In order to ensure that this summer truly is one for the books, I have created a bucket list to keep me balanced and on track! Enjoy! Travel to 10 New Beaches Anna Maria Island, Indian Rocks Beach, Sarasota Beaches,… Continue reading My Florida Summer Bucket List
by: Olivia Kerper My Mental Health Story I have always struggled with my mental health. Ever since I was younger, I had negative self-image. It started as an unhealthy body dysphoria where I saw myself as everything but beautiful. Obviously, this wasn't true, but that was how I felt inside. Depression and Anxiety As I… Continue reading The Importance of Mental Health Awareness
by: Olivia Kerper Last summer, I spent every day either working or sleeping. This time around, I plan on doing things a little differently. Making Time for Myself (and Adventures) This past week, I went to the beach four days in a row. Yes, it helps that I live in Florida, but before college, I… Continue reading The Summer of Self-Care
by: Olivia Kerper Sophomore year outdid freshman year in every way possible. I finally got serious about my grades, made and solidified relationships that I am positive will last far beyond college, took on leadership roles in my sorority, and explored Florida in a way I never felt comfortable doing before! Sophomore year move-in day!… Continue reading Sophomore Year in Review
I've always found that it's the simplest things that change my routine for the better. People always tell you to drink more water, get more sleep, and meditate--but does any of that actually help? I'm here to tell you the one thing I implemented into my routine that changed the way I look at academics… Continue reading Do This One Thing and Raise Your College GPA
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