School Life Balance

As the ninth week of the fall semester comes to an end, Gatton students throughout the Academy, including myself, are finding ways to unwind after several difficult weeks of testing and college preparation. The temperature in Bowling Green has risen back to the low eighties, and lots of fun activities are taking place outdoors. On Wednesday, myself and several other friends threw a football with other WKU students. The south lawn provides plenty of space for social distancing, while also allowing us to get a great work out. On Thursday night, Paint Club met outside, which I find is a great way to get inspired and express my creative side. Everyone’s schedule is different and having residential counselors (RC’s) that are flexible makes life a dream. Some days I want to go on coffee runs in the morning, and some nights I want to play chess at a local park, which the RC’s always make happen. They are a key part to keeping us happy here, and they do a fantastic job!

            Personally, I have spent a lot of time this week meditating. This past Saturday, Mind Over Matter (MOM) Club met and learned techniques for self-awareness and meditation. Meditation is really effective for reducing my stress levels and keeping me in touch with myself. Meditation also helps me organize my thoughts, which has helped me understand my peers’ thoughts more clearly. Living in a high-pace environment like Gatton can be hard, but participating in clubs and activities with my friends makes everything a lot of fun!

-Luke Wilson