a resource collective for women /blogs/grit/articles/category/insight Lauren Vander Tuig An honor student. A former GATE kid. A “pleasure to have in class.” Despite these descriptors, I strive each and every day to prove myself, often through academic means. I’ve always believed that this habit stems from an inclination to push myself... Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0700 /blogs/grit/2022/the-steep-uphill-battle /blogs/grit/2022/the-steep-uphill-battle Jenna Mindel My camera roll is something I love to look through. It is full of sweet memories of the past few years of my life, but one thing it doesn’t have much of is the documentation of my internal experiences. Sometimes I’ll be scrolling through my... Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:30:41 -0700 /blogs/grit/2022/idealizing-the-past /blogs/grit/2022/idealizing-the-past Zoe Taper Most of the time when we think of “bad” relationships, we imagine a romantic, not a platonic relationship. Images of physical abuse, manipulative behaviors, and characters from our favorite TV shows flood our minds. But what about the bad... Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0700 /blogs/grit/2022/lessons-from-unhealthy-relationships /blogs/grit/2022/lessons-from-unhealthy-relationships Rachel McCready-White One of my favorite things to do with my childhood best friend is simply sit in the car together, taking turns showing each other our most recent music discoveries. Just this past weekend, I was able to surprise her in South Carolina to celebrate... Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:06:00 -0800 /blogs/grit/2022/an-ode-to-friendship /blogs/grit/2022/an-ode-to-friendship Jenna Mindel We all have edges. Our experiences, preferences, desires, and limitations cause us to exist in a particular way. When we come into a space with others, our edges can bump against each other in a way that causes you or the other to wish their edges... Wed, 19 Jan 2022 19:16:44 -0800 /blogs/grit/2022/made-for-more /blogs/grit/2022/made-for-more Kaile Bravo Happy Holidays Everyone! Before we head to break I wanted to bring to your attention some information during this Advent season. What is Advent you may ask? Advent is a time in the church where we are awaiting the coming of Christ. We countdown... Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:23:00 -0800 /blogs/grit/2021/united-in-faith /blogs/grit/2021/united-in-faith Jenna Mindel Rest and reconnection is our theme for GRIT this year. I have been thinking about reconnection and what that means in light of the past year and a half. Throughout the different waves of the pandemic, there has been varying connection. After... Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:16:57 -0800 /blogs/grit/2021/moving-from-disconnection-to-reconnection /blogs/grit/2021/moving-from-disconnection-to-reconnection Jenna Mindel When your gas light comes on in your car, you know you need to stop and fill your tank. It usually isn’t followed by a lot of questioning whether or not the car really needs fuel. It is assumed that the light is a warning, that if you don’t stop... Sun, 07 Nov 2021 18:36:42 -0800 /blogs/grit/2021/jesus-s-example-of-rest /blogs/grit/2021/jesus-s-example-of-rest Logan Lusk Happy Hispanic/Latino/a Heritage Month! It always such a joy to spend this month cultivating an even deeper appreciation for my own heritage, and to honor Latina trailblazers both past and present. We’ve compiled some resources to keep the... Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:44:00 -0700 /blogs/grit/2021/hispanic-latinx-heritage-month /blogs/grit/2021/hispanic-latinx-heritage-month Alea Peister In order to rest well, we must learn and honor our limitations. This is true in very simple ways: when I reach my limits, I feel tired. I must know how to recognize that I am tired if I will assent to the gift of rest in sleep or stillness. It is... Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0700 /blogs/grit/2021/rest-reconnection /blogs/grit/2021/rest-reconnection