What is Seasonal Depression? Seasonal depression is also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that begins in the fall, worsens in the winter and end in the spring. Those with SAD have reported having a particular type of depression and unexplained fatigue around the same time each year when the… Continue reading Seasonal Depression
Author: nanjablogs
Hey there! My name is Beth also known as Nanjala welcome to my blog. I will be writing about a variety of topics from mental health, studying abroad/travel, university experiences, etc,. Join me on this journey of self-reflection, adventure, and growth :).
Therapist Spill: The Things I’ve Learned Training as a Therapist
I'm currently a graduate student at Smith College School for Social Work training to be a Psychotherapist. I chose this program because it's clinically focused and I'm able to get a lot of clinical experience and of course the scholarships that I received. Unlike other social work schools, Smith College's curriculum is quite different. The… Continue reading Therapist Spill: The Things I’ve Learned Training as a Therapist
APPLYING TO GRADUATE SCHOOL
GETTING STARTED IDENTITY THE CAREER PATH THAT YOU WANT TO EMBARK ON Don't be this guy. Go because you really want to further your education and not because you didn't get employment post-undergrad. Unlike applying to undergraduate programs, applying to graduate programs requires you to know what you want to do with your life. So,… Continue reading APPLYING TO GRADUATE SCHOOL
A Tale of Two Countries
The Year of Firsts We all have our years of firsts, those years filled with memories of special events that took place at certain stages in our lives that we’ve notoriously refused to let go; Becoming a first-generation graduate, the first day of college, first day in a new country, among others. Often, we’ve buried… Continue reading A Tale of Two Countries
The Dead Zone
When I was young and someone I considered good would die, I would ask my mum why it had to be them dying and not the bad people in the world. My mum would tell me that God was giving the bad people some time to be good and He had taken the good ones… Continue reading The Dead Zone
High Table Dinners at Oxford University: Trinity College
Have you ever wondered what it’s like attending a High Table dinner? Well, imagine the sorting ceremony in Harry Potter. That’s what it feels and looks like. From the hierarchical sitting assignments to the fancy meals.
Karibuni!
Hello there! I'm assuming you will be back often to read more of my content. So, why not get to know a little bit more about me through a Q & A of frequently asked questions? Describe yourself in five words: OptimisticAdventurousResilientFunnyIntelligent What would you like to be known or remembered for? If I was… Continue reading Karibuni!
