Jillian Kermani

Columnist

Senior Nursing

jkerman2@binghamton.edu

35 Articles


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Pledging getting you down? Try spending some time in Decker

Learning how to be a nurse is one thing. Being thrust into the real thing is another thing entirely. ...


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How I tricked myself into thinking I was happy

Are you ever sad when you want to be happy? Stupid question, I know. Better question: Why aren’t you always happy? I know, now you’re wondering what type of bullshit I am...


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Inner peace in a midterm hellstorm

A word to all the adventure seekers out there: Seek another column. This piece is for all the people who are searching for feelings of peace — or at least something to...


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Two skis, two poles, a mountain of pressure

What can be better than body-slamming your friends at full force while flying down a mountain? Getting credit for it. No, not “Yeah, bro!” kind of credit; I’m talking about college credit....


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Self-assessment the hard way

ENFJ. Just a bunch of letters to some people. But to me, they pack more of a punch — mostly in the face. They are my results from a Jung Typology test...


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Awakening my food consciousness

In high school I, like many, never had to pay attention to weight. Not because I had some jealousy-mongering fast metabolism, but rather, I never really noticed food. I mean, I knew...


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Do before you die, err, graduate

Attention students: Here is a list of things you must do before you graduate. Yeah, I know what you’re thinking: I’ve done everything I want to do at Binghamton. Impossible. You haven’t...


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How to turn 21, the only way I know

Everyone has a 21st birthday, but not everyone really knows how to turn 21. I can hear you laughing and saying, “What, do I need training?” And the answer is yes. Yes...


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Living Downtown amongst the roaches, cops and ghosts

After living Downtown for a whole two weeks this semester, I’ve come to realize something: I’m not in Kansas anymore. Living Downtown is a far, and sometimes pained, cry from living on...


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How to live healthy, the quick and easy way

As someone who just started up on a health kick a mere seven days ago, I feel completely confident to leap onto my pedestal and give you some masterful advice on living...