Care Bear Cares: Moving on from a high school relationship
Dear Care Bear, My boyfriend and I have been together for nearly three years, and when we went to different colleges this fall, we decided to try and make long distance work. I’m loving Gettysburg in every aspect, but he isn’t having as much fun at his college, and he wants to talk constantly. Of course I miss him, but he is constantly wanting to talk on the phone and Skype about how unhappy he is, and then he makes me feel weird for...
Care Bear Cares: Finding your passions and creating goals takes time
Dear Care Bear, Looking around at my fellow students, it seems as though everyone has found their passion except for me. I don’t know what I want to major in, and I can’t decide on which clubs to pursue. In other words, I’m envious of those who have a goal and are working towards it. What should I do? Sincerely, A Lost Soul Dear ALS, Firstly, let me say that you are definitely not the only one feeling lost in the sea of all...
Aunt Izzie: I’m sick of hearing about the election. Help!
Dear Aunt Izzie, Everywhere I go people are talking about the election and I’m sick of it. Sincerely, I Hate Politics Dear I Hate Politics, I’ve got good news and bad news for you. The good news is in two weeks the election will be over, so if you’re someone who whines about the debates airing instead of regularly scheduled sitcoms, normalcy returns soon. The bad news is you live in America, and people here love to talk. So no matter...
Care Bear Cares: Sleepless in Stine Hall wants her room back
Dear Care Bear My roommate is serious with her significant other, and, let’s just say, I get kicked to the curb more nights than I feel is fair. I’m not such a prude that I can’t be understanding, but I find myself sleeping on a friend’s floor three nights a week. I don’t like to create tension, but this can’t go on the way it is. How should I approach my roommate about this problem? Dear Sleepless, As an occasional pushover...
Aunt Izzie: Inviting shy acquaintances into your circle
Dear Aunt Izzie, There are some people on my hall who don’t seem to have any friends; I don’t know what to do about them Sincerely, Too Popular Dear Popular, Fingers crossed, you’re wrong about these people. They may have friends in classes or other halls. It’s also possible that they prefer being alone. Just because you see someone alone does not mean they are lonely. But assuming you have spotted a few wayward souls who desperately...
Advice from Izzie: How to make friends and not be boring
Izzie Gibson Penrose, class of 2016, has 18 years of advice to give. She loves telling people what to do (but doesn’t take offense if they don’t listen) and lives as strange a life as possible so she has plenty of anecdotes to share. Izzie also enjoys making jokes and baking cupcakes. Email her with questions, concerns, or anything LITERALLY ANYTHING that’s on your mind at gibsis01@gettysburg.edu. She promises to read every...
