Lynx Life Stories

Cover letters and personal statements are key for applications can be tough to write, but hold off on giving an AI tool your resume! The CU Denver Writing Center explains why AI might not be helpful and offers up solutions.

Loneliness in college is a very real and valid struggle. The CU Denver Student and Community Counseling Center identifies what might cause college loneliness and how students can combat it.

Spring semester can be challenging—it’s a great time to set goals and stay motivated. First-Year Experiences offers tips like embracing a growth mindset and setting SMART goals to help you stay on track and finish the semester strong.

The Research and Creative Activities Symposium (RaCAS) is a great way for students to showcase their work and gain presenting experience. Grad Assistant Jessica Valdez shares advice from student presenters ahead of the big event.

Understanding how AI works helps us use it wisely and stay in control. The Learning Resources Center discuses the two approaches to AI development: open-source and closed-source.

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed as a college student, but the Counseling Center has an exercise to help! Dr. Matt Heermann explains how mindfulness helps reduce stress and improves mental health by focusing on the present without judgment.

We are all constantly looking to find ways to more effectively manage our time. The busiest students have found success through time blocking. Don’t believe us? Just ask Student Transitions director and doctoral student Emilie Waggoner!

The Spring 2025 Internship & Job Fair is February 19th! LynxConnect’s Communications and Events Coordinator Dani Urbina shares a list of career events leading up to the fair. Come prepared to land your next job or internship!