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Find Your Flock: A Guide to LGBTQ+ College Organizations

Find Your Flock: A Guide to LGBTQ+ College Organizations

Melissa W.
College is a whirlwind of new experiences: academics, independence, and (of course) finding your place. For LGBTQ+ students, this journey can be even more significant. That's where LGBTQ+ college organizations come in – offering a safe space, friendly faces, and a chance to truly belong.

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Find Your Flock: A Guide to LGBTQ+ College Organizations

Tackling Mental Health Issues on Campus

Melissa W.
Last week we talked about the rise in mental health challenges in higher education, specifically on college campuses. With 14% of college students saying they dropped out of college due to mental health issues, the need for help is there. However, tackling the issue is more complex than just offering more counselors and encouraging students to make appointments for 1:1 help. Because of this, campus administrators are starting to find more unique ways to reach students who may be struggling.

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Find Your Flock: A Guide to LGBTQ+ College Organizations

Campus Climate Commitments Through Second Nature

Melissa W.
It’s Earth Week! Campuses across the US are known for actively working to reduce their carbon footprint and there are organizations out there holding them to those commitments. Second Nature and The American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment is one of the organizations addressing global warming and the impact of college campuses.

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Find Your Flock: A Guide to LGBTQ+ College Organizations

The History of HBCUs

Melissa W.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities were established before 1964 for the sole purpose of academically serving African American students. Previous to their existence, and during segregation in the United States, Black students were largely prevented from receiving higher education due to racial discrimination, with the majority of colleges catering predominately to white students and disqualifying the majority of Black students from attending.

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