It’s no secret that sometimes we feel down. We tend to pursue ways to avoid the deep nagging call of loneliness; whether it’s seeking validation from others, keeping active in faith, or engaging in activities designed to address those feelings. Something that unintentionally unites students, both domestic and international, is an unwanted sensation of isolation, and it seems that addressing it is hard for many. The school, however, has taken steps to support students ready to confront these emotions — especially when they start to interfere with academics and campus life — by providing guidance counseling and related services.
But again, it appears that these genuine efforts fail to hit the nail on the head or deliver any significant improvements. Perhaps the approach is flawed. Perhaps outright deliverance is not entirely necessary. It’s too easy to dismiss such feelings as “just a phase” and attempt to bury them — and that might just be the worst approach — but what if we were to embrace the coldest days? What if we made something positive out of these harsh emotions, and transformed them into motivation that leads us to achieve something, and allow our loneliness to become a testimony?
