What your Enneagram Type says about you
Taking a personality test is a helpful way to learn more about yourself and the people around you.
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Keeping The Love in Long Distance
Thinking of ways to keep your love alive and growing while far away can be stressful, so VALLEY has put together a collection of ideas for you and your LDR partner to try out.
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Wellness Wednesdays
It is no secret that the academic pressures of college can take a toll on the mental, emotional and physical health of students.
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People Sick vs. Home Sick
Homesick: a term that every college administration warns you of, every student tries to prevent and every parent consoles. Maybe this adjustment change thats been feared and engraved in our brains since the Common App days have led some to be misdiagnosed. Maybe, instead, youre people sick.
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Where to Live and With Who
Picking a roommate or where you want to live is never easy, and there really isnt a set way to find that perfect scenario.
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It’s Gym Time
As dreaded as going to the gym may seem, with some good tips and tricks, it can be something that you look forward to.
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5 Common Red Flags in Dating
VALLEY wants to make sure that you are aware of some of the most common types of red flags so that you can save yourselves before any damage is done.
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Discovering Penn State’s Trails This Fall
The beauty of the autumn vegetation allows us for not only incredible views, but a way to reset and de-stress ourselves for the semester up ahead.
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How a Steady Schedule Can Change Your Life
Feeling the stress of a busy life? The life of a college student is anything but relaxed, so when it comes to classes, clubs, jobs and of course football games, a single day can lead to a whole lot of chaos if not planned out well.
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Senior Year: The Final Stretch
If you’re feeling excited about embarking on this last year of school, or may be hesitant to approach life with open arms, VALLEY has some tips on how to mentally prepare yourself for (possibly) one of the best years of your life.
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Let’s Talk about Sex, Baby!
Most girls can agree that the hopes and dreams that we had for our sex and love lives have only been met with crippling disappointment. If you’re approaching the deed with no excitement, boy do we have a solution for you.
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The Problem with #SelfCare
In theory, self-care is a great concept — it simply means taking care of yourself. However, like most concepts that become popularized by social media, self-care has evolved into an Instagramable, trendy movement, shifting it away from looking inward and taking care of yourself physically, emotionally and mentally.
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The Law of Attraction
VALLEY is here to break down how to use the Law of Attraction to your advantage to better yourself and your life.
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The Must-Read Book of the Summer: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
The truth is, we all care way too much about everything, which is why this self-improvement memoir written by Mark Manson is a must-read.
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Subtle Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Sleep
It may be summer, but between friends, jobs and other summer activities, it can be hard to get enough shut-eye.
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Social Media Likes Do Not Define You
Instagram has taken over the minds of many, and it has now become the life goal of teenagers around the world to make their feed as amazing as possible.
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Five Ways to Stay Positive In College
Life can take you on a rollercoaster of emotions if you let it. Even though at times it may not feel like it, happiness is a choice.
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Summer To-Do Lists 101
A productive and unique way to stay on top of our daily routines is through making lists.
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The Obstacle Is The Way
Obstacles are the crucial part of the equation of life that enforces this growth and development. Instead of looking at your struggles as obstacles, start looking at them as opportunities.
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Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2019 Self-Improvement Section Opener: Andrew Storck
Starting his Penn State career in 2017, Andrew Storck is a 34-year-old ceramics major from Allentown, Pennsylvania. Storck served in the military from 2005 to 2013, and he uses his passion for ceramics and paying it forward as a self-improvement mechanism and therapeutic process as a veteran.
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