DAN ORZECHOWSKI
News Editor
If someone ever told you that college is easy, don’t listen to them. Tests, projects and papers may swamp our schedules, but that’s not all; we’re forced to juggle our academics, social life and anything in-between. Don’t forget about that ever-growing pile of laundry in the corner of your room.
In all seriousness, things can get hectic, and remembering to breathe might not be the first thing that comes to mind.
However, despite all that’s going on, Fredonians are offered help if they need it.
On the edge of campus lies LoGrasso Hall, where counseling services are open to students and faculty. Unlike some counseling facilities, the Counseling Center is participating in a program called “Let’s Talk.”
Originating at Cornell University, this program provides easy, informal consultations with counselors, and neither appointments nor fees are required.
To the staff at the Counseling Center, the most important objective is prioritizing access to individualized services. From time to time, students can have informal conversations with counselors Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In light of these services, Fredonia will host a guest speaker, best-selling author and documentary filmmaker Kevin Hines. Two years after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Hines jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge and is one of 34 to survive the fall.
Director of Counseling Tracy Stenger is excited about both “Let’s Talk” and Hines’ talk.
“Suicide is a hard topic for people to talk about, but it’s preventable,” said Stenger.
After regaining full physical mobility, Hines dedicated his life to spreading the message of hope, and his work can be found at kevinhinesstory.com.
Hines will speak in room S204-ABC in the Williams Center at 10 a.m. on Sept. 21.