The Reflect Organization

THE WELL

A place where students share their voice through personal stories about

allyship, authenticity, self-love, and empowerment.

Be Open. Be Real.

Sophia Fedus

Collage of Comfort

This collage is filled with things that personally bring sheer joy, comfort, and hope to my life. It sounds really simple - incorporate...

Ian McDonald

Born an Ally

DISCLAIMER: I have spoken to Jake about the content of this piece. He has given me permission to discuss his personal struggles. Jake, I,...

August Gurin-Hirschoff

Tune In: Positivity in Podcasts

Podcasts get a bit of a bad rap and there are some good reasons for that, but since the COVID-19 pandemic began, I have been trying to...

Logan Ghecea

The Joy of Exploring New Activities

Hobbies have increased my willingness to learn, as well as my appreciation for the world around me. Throughout high school, I spent the...

Gonzalo Gonell

Gerald, my anxiety buddy

Anxiety is a challenging thing to understand, manage, and navigate. The Oxford English Dictionary definition of anxiety is “a feeling of...

Anushri Saxena

Back Into the Closet

For many people, college is a time to start afresh— an opportunity to reinvent yourself or explore a different side of who you are. I’ve...

Laura Strachan

Finding Opportunity in Uncertainty

For as long as I can remember, all of my major life events occurred in a timely, sequential manner. Graduating elementary school brought...

Caitlin Lewis

How Falling Back in Love with Reading Changed My Life

+ 5 of my favorite book recommendations! When I was a little kid, I used to be in love with reading. I never went anywhere without a...

The Reflect Organization

The Reflection Series: Episode 4

The Reflection Series is a student interview series centered around the experiences of college students and their mental wellness...

Isabella Kakish

In-Betweener

Some of my most distinct early memories are the times I spent at my great-grandmother's house. The smell of her homemade grape leaves...