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Emily

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In the moments where I look at the moon suspended in silence, it feels like a silence that is comforting instead of suffocating. It feels like a warm blanket instead of a heavy one.

Emily
Undergraduate student
Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
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Emily: Reaching Out to Friends
Challenge Areas:

Sinking into Emptiness

In her senior year at MIT, Emily finds herself lacking motivation and passion, an emptiness that had been building for a long time. She struggles to find the motivation to do academic work as well as daily activities she used to enjoy, like spending time with friends. As she acknowledges how these feelings are disrupting her life, she finds relief in taking time to reflect.

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In the moments where I look at the moon suspended in silence, it feels like a silence that is comforting instead of suffocating. It feels like a warm blanket instead of a heavy one.

Emily
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Undergraduate student

Emily

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Another Point of View

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Related Resources

  • http://studentlife.mit.edu/s3

    Student Support Services (S^3)

    Student Support Services (S3) is the hub of support for MIT undergraduate students. S3 can provide advice and advocacy on a variety of issues such as seeking academic extensions or excused absences due to personal hardship or illness, navigating academic stress, considering a leave of absence, or simply finding the right resource.
  • https://studentlife.mit.edu/dean-call-system

    MIT Dean on Call

    The Dean on Call program offers after-hours emergency student support from Division of Student Life staff. To reach the Dean on Call, call MIT Police (617-253-1212) and ask to speak to the Dean on Call.
  • https://health.mit.edu/services/mental-health-counseling

    Student Mental Health and Counseling

    Evaluations and consultations, treatment (including counseling/psychotherapy and medication), and more to help students identify, understand, and solve problems.

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