Meet the Creators

The Project...

As a group of four we decided that burnout has become a huge problem on all college campuses. This obstacle keeps students from reaching their full potential and discourages creative and motivational thinking. Burnout has plagued each and every member of our team and we want that chain to stop. So, we decided to create this website to give you some helpful tips and resources if you are struggling with this also. You're not alone, read a little bit about our struggles too.

#KickOutBurnout

What are some ways that you kick out the burnout? Just snap a photo or a video and upload it to your favorite social media site and add #KickOutBurnout!

Corianna Stewart

My name is Corianna Stewart. I am a second year senior at Emporia State University studying Secondary Education in Social Science and in Theatre/Speech. I am a full time student and a Resident Assistant during the school year. Being a RA takes up a majority of the spare time. As a program, my residents and I get together to do a study session. We do homework and if we need help with our work, we have a whole bunch of people to ask. This allows us to have social time as well as homework time. I have been dealing with my mental health for about 6 years now. I try to take 30 minutes everyday for myself. I meditate, call my mom, hang out with my friends and I try to get a good nights sleep every night.

Olivia Nunnelley

Hello, my name is Olivia Nunnelley, I am junior at ESU studying theatre and communication. I'm planning on majoring in theatre with my BFA and minoring in communication. The extracurricular activities I am a part of are Zoiks! and Alpha Psi Omega. Zoiks! is an improv troop where I like to laugh and leave all the school and personal worries out the door. Letting myself laugh twice a week for a few hours improves my mental health. APO is the theatre honor society that puts on murder mysteries, variety shows, and staged readings. I am someone who can easily be burned out by being a part a lot of groups and activities. I am usually on campus until closes and at least once a semester I am in the rehearsal hall till 11 pm. Finding time to focus on my homework has always been a struggle being this busy all the time. I find the motivation through my friends and teachers who want to see me succeed. The most important thing that does keep me going is having plenty of sleep. I like to strive for at least 6 hours.

Christina Wankum

Hello, my name is Christina Wankum. I am a junior Communication major with two emphasises in Public Relations and Organizational Communication. I have a bad habit of spreading myself thin as I work on campus in the Admissions Office, work at Jimmy John’s, run Cross Country/Indoor/Outdoor Track, am on E-Team, Bible Study, FCA, SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Committee), and am heavily involved as I plan all of the fellowship events at the Didde Catholic Campus Center. I live a busy life and often times I get burned out and feel as though there is not enough time in a day, often times getting discouraged. Taking the proper steps to make time for self-care and for your passions is something very crucial to your mental health and must be prioritized for your well being.

Brian Percival

Hello, my name is Brian Percival. I am a junior studying Speech/Theatre Education. The worst habit I have had in my time at ESU is overcommitting myself. In addition to my academics, I participate in the theatre productions either performing or doing tech, am involved with Alpha Kappa Lambda and currently serving on the Exec Board until December 2018. I am involved with Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Honor Society where we do multiple things such as variety shows, murder mysteries, and stage readings. I will be serving on the Interfraternal Council Exec Board in 2019. All of this keeps me busy and it can be very stressful at times, but it is all worth it in the end. I still maintain good grades but sometimes I get very unmotivated and I try to fix that. I am a student first and sometimes I will forget that; however, I aim for the best and I know it will work out in the end!

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