It’s no secret that Student Affairs Professionals work hard. Long nights. Early mornings. Weekends. And sometimes, even holidays. In between all the work, some SA Pros are fi[...]

I shifted my weight from one foot to the other and stared down the long stretch of road before me. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say I was staring up the road.  I told mysel[...]

by Jen Gonzales, Director, Student Life and Brandon Smith, Coordinator, Residence Life and Education and members of the RoadToCACUSS steering committee. Two years ago, 6 Student Af[...]

Every year, summer represents something of an invisible cliff, and for its three or so months, my fitness falls at a fast pace. I work in the wonderful world of orientation, so des[...]

If you are looking for weight-loss inspiration porn, this is not it. This is the story of a fat woman who enjoys running and eating healthy for the sake of running and eating healt[...]

Like many, I struggle with the imposter syndrome—both in my professional life and my personal life.  Someone recently referred to me as a runner, and I quickly laughed and correcte[...]

I remember it like it was yesterday. Freshmen year of college. People talk a lot about the Freshmen 15. Maybe it does exist. It didn’t happen to me, but I came very close to it. I [...]

Hello my fellow student affairs professionals! Thanks for taking the time out of your busy day to read this. Whether you’re relaxing in bed after a long day of one-on-ones, p[...]

I struggle. I struggle almost everyday with my body image and self-compassion. Often times, I catch myself wishing my body looked different. I feel guilty when I skip a workout or [...]

“I’ve learned that finishing a marathon isn’t just an athletic achievement. It’s a state of mind–a state of mind that says anything is possible.” ~ John Hanc, running writer Last m[...]