Join us for lunch to connect and share about international student life in America and at 5X社区. We will have free food and drinks! All enrolled Kent State students are welcome.
Lunches are co-sponsored by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the Office of Global Education (OGE).
Want to know what actually makes people happier? This CAPS workshop dives into the science of happiness and gives you practical, research-backed strategies to boost your mood and bounce back from stress. You鈥檒l explore tools like gratitude, focusing on your strengths, and finding your 鈥渇low鈥 to help you stay positive鈥攅ven when life gets messy.
How do animals cope when oxygen levels suddenly drop? That question is at the center of research led by Sangeet Lamichhaney, Ph.D., associate professor and MA coordinator in the Department of Biological Sciences, whose team has assembled the first complete genome of the black redstart, a small mountain bird that regularly travels between high and low elevations. The work, recently published in Nature Scientific Data, provides a foundational resource for studying how species respond genetically to rapid environmental change.鈥淲e thought the black redstart would be an excellent mod...
Can鈥檛 focus? Constantly juggling a million tabs (literally and mentally)? This CAPS workshop breaks down what ADHD really is鈥攃overing attention, executive functioning, and hyperactivity/impulsivity鈥攁nd how it shows up in everyday college life. We鈥檒l talk about time management, organization, decision-making, and even relationships. You鈥檒l also learn practical strategies like mindfulness and other skills to help you rein in distractions and boost focus. No ADHD diagnosis needed鈥攊f you鈥檙e curious, you鈥檙e welcome!
Feeling the pressure to look a certain way? You鈥檙e not alone. In this two-part CAPS workshop, we鈥檒l dig into how beauty standards shape the way we see ourselves, challenge the pressure to 鈥渇it the mold,鈥 and build tools for creating a healthier, more positive body image. You鈥檒l get a free workbook to guide you along the way. You must have attended Part 1 on 2/17/26 to attend Part 2 (this workshop). Additional Body Image Workshops will be held in March and April. See link for details.
Feeling the pressure to look a certain way? You鈥檙e not alone. In this two-part CAPS workshop, we鈥檒l dig into how beauty standards shape the way we see ourselves, challenge the pressure to 鈥渇it the mold,鈥 and build tools for creating a healthier, more positive body image. You鈥檒l get a free workbook to guide you along the way. You must attend Part 1 (this workshop) to attend Part 2, to be held on 2/24/26 at 3-4:30 pm.
Does your inner critic need a mute button? In this virtual CAPS workshop, you鈥檒l learn how to quiet that inner critic and swap self-judgment for self-compassion. We鈥檒l practice simple, real-life strategies to handle daily stress with more kindness, and you鈥檒l walk away with your very own personalized Self-Compassion Plan. Come ready to try it out, ask questions, and leave with tools you can actually use.
Tired of being tired? Whether you can鈥檛 fall asleep, keep waking up, or just never feel rested, this CAPS workshop is for you. Learn how better sleep can boost your grades, relationships, energy, and even your looks. We鈥檒l cover everything from the best times to study, to how to nap like a pro, to tricks for quieting a busy brain at night. Free handouts included!
Feeling stuck in anxiety mode? It鈥檚 not about 鈥渏ust thinking positive鈥濃攊t鈥檚 about training your brain to be more resilient and adaptable. In this CAPS workshop, you鈥檒l discover how stress and anxiety actually work in the brain, and pick up practical strategies to feel more in control (and less overwhelmed). Using cognitive-behavioral tools, you鈥檒l learn how to break free from unhelpful thought loops and practice creating new, healthier ways of thinking. With practice and repetition, you can literally rewire your brain and improve how you look & feel.