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How to Prioritize Your Mental Health

As Thanksgiving break nears, students everywhere begin to dread and mentally prepare for the sleep deprivation and stress that comes with finals season. While scheduling study sessions is top of the to-do list, we can’t forget to pencil in time for self-care. Making our mental health a priority is essential to our well-being and essential to avoiding burnout. Self-care can be as luxurious as a massage or as simple as stepping outside to enjoy a few deep breaths of fresh air. Even if your self-care is occasional or non-existent, there are easy ways to make prioritizing your mental health a daily habit.

Here are some of our tried-and-true techniques:

By Haley Adams|2025-04-27T08:49:52-05:00November 18, 2022|Categories: CCPA, Featured, Tips, Tricks, Tools & Techniques|Tags: Mental Health, Stress Relief, Wellness|

Tips and Tricks to Hosting a Flawless Friendsgiving!

Some may say the best part about Thanksgiving is the food, the parade, or even the unpredictable Uncle who always makes a scene. However, I would say without a doubt. It is being around your friends, family, and other loved ones. To further this day of celebration, people have become obsessed with hosting Friendsgiving parties. Yet, those parties may not always go as planned.

Hosting a Friendsgiving comes with a lot of responsibility and expectations. To help take away some of the stress, here are four of the best tips and tricks that you can use when preparing for your Friendsgiving!

By Caleb Tront|2022-11-17T16:41:49-06:00November 17, 2022|Categories: CCPA, Fun Things to Do|Tags: Friendsgiving|

Early Deadline Approaching: Summer 2023 TFAS Internship Programs in D.C.

The early deadline for The Fund for American Studies Summer 2023 Business + Government Affairs Academic Internship Program and Journalism + Communications Academic Internship Program in Washington, DC is coming up on Dec. 6.

By SMU CCPA|2023-02-14T13:52:13-06:00November 16, 2022|Categories: CCPA, Internships|Tags: application, George Mason University, government affairs, internship program, networking, professional experience, professional network, The Fund for American Studies, Washington D.C.|

Jobs: Children’s Health Seeking Communications Coordinator

Children’s Health values the role each member of our team plays in helping us make life better for children. We employ more than 7,500 people and provide rewarding career opportunities that help them reach their highest potential. If are looking to work for a great organization, with great benefits, this may be the opportunity for you.

By SMU CCPA|2022-11-16T09:56:34-06:00November 16, 2022|Categories: CCPA, Jobs|

5 New Binge-Worthy Shows Between Assignments

Everyone needs a break from the books every now and then. Check out these new binge-worthy TV shows to help you escape the stress of school!

By Caleb Tront|2022-11-09T15:43:53-06:00November 10, 2022|Categories: CCPA|

Crisis Fireside Chat Featuring Evan Nierman

Professor Kim Commerato Lance teaches a Crisis Communications class here at SMU. As all good professors know, hearing from professionals in the field helps students to be more engaged and network. Professor Lance reached out to Evan Nierman, Founder, and CEO of Red Banyan, to invite him to campus. After much discussion, both agreed a Crisis Fireside Chat would be more appropriate.

By SMU CCPA|2022-11-04T13:56:04-05:00November 8, 2022|Categories: CCPA|Tags: CCPA, Crisis, Crisis Communication, Crisis Management|