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Constantly exhausted. No time for homework, let alone a social life. Struggling silently with mental health issues.These are descriptions of the student-athlete life that I heard from family and friends when I committed to Huntington University to play women’s basketball. Naturally, I was nervous at the beginning of my freshman year. Now in the middle of my junior year, I can confidently say that my family and friends were misguided in their assumptions of the student-athlete life.

One thing at the forefront of any counseling student's mind is the need for internship hours. Though you won't need to worry about those until later in the program, it's good practice to seek out placement immediately. Here are some tips to make your internship and practicum experiences successful.

Choosing your college major doesn’t have to be a mysterious process. If you have ever thought about what you want to do with your career and what your interests are, you already know how to choose a major — now is the time to take all of those great ideas and put them to work!