‘I’m doing good things for myself’

During freshman year, Dylan Gay finally got into an organization that helped him feel at home. But when sophomore year came, he faced a slump and felt alone again. With encouragement from his sister, he finally became an Orientation Peer Adviser, and that’s when...

Plan A and Plan B didn’t work. What now?

Calli Dukas struggled with her mental health after tranferring to JMU. Getting involved with a group of students in SGA provided the support she needed to get through. Key Rebound Steps in this Video Take care of your mental health Get involved with a student...

‘I can’t do this…I don’t want to be here’

Sophie LewFew was miserable during FrOG Week, a time when freshmen seem to be bubbling over with excitement about the year ahead. Finding a community helped connect her to the rest of the JMU community. Key Rebound Steps in this Video Find your community Take care of...