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Emily's Story
5/1/2022
Emily sounds bubbly. It’s no surprise she was the recruitment chair for her chapter when she was in college. But being bubbly and upbeat has not negated the mental health challenges she’s faced after graduating. Almost a decade later and through much self-work, Emily has learned to recognize when stress and anxiety start to build tension in her body: Her shoulders feel like they’re by her ears. Her chest feels tight. For Emily, these physical manifestations may mean a more serious mental health episode is looming.
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Pursuing a Life Fully Lived
5/1/2022 - Colorado - Beta Mu -
At a young age, Chiara “Kiki” Giannella, Colorado, faced mental health struggles, dealt with depression and navigated the stigma around going to therapy.
With therapy, Kiki got back on her feet and soon began to notice people around her who needed help too. It became her mission to create a safe space for those struggling so they too could focus on their mental health and well-being.
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The Inside Scoop on Career Planning
4/11/2022
Let’s talk about career planning. Whether you’re looking for your next internship or trying to land your first job after graduating, it’s important to know the ins and outs of career planning. While it can be stressful, it’s an exciting time for many. And Kappa is here to support and prepare members, like you, for their upcoming professional endeavors.
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Well-Behaved Women Rarely Make History
3/1/2022 - Butler - Mu -
Girl Power
The future is female — and the future is Kappa. Women’s History Month is a great time to focus on the critical importance of gender representation. Last year, women accounted for the majority of college students in the U.S. and Canada. While the gender gap in education is shrinking, women still must join forces, fight for a seat at the table and champion gender equality. As Tade Hartsuff Kuhns, Butler, said: We must “remember it can be done, but it will take work.”
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