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In the last post, we talked about how stress is a normal part of college life. Stress can motivate us, help us meet deadlines, and encourage us to rise to challenges. But what happens when stress doesn’t go away? When stress becomes constant and feels impossible to escape, it can lead to burnout. Burnout is […]
Starting college can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. New classes, new friends, new expectations, and more independence can create stress that feels very different from what you experienced in high school. If you’re feeling more stressed than you expected during your first year, you’re not alone. In fact, stress is one of […]
Welcome to College Starting college often means more independence than you’ve ever had before. For many students, this is the first time living away from parents or guardians, making decisions without daily supervision, and navigating social situations that may include alcohol or other substances. With that independence comes greater personal responsibility. Understanding consent, recognizing the […]
Congratulations! You’ve completed the Thriving Without Substances: Building a Healthy College Experience module. Throughout this module, you’ve learned that substance abuse prevention is about much more than avoiding alcohol or drugs. It is about creating a college experience built on healthy relationships, meaningful goals, positive habits, and a strong support system. Research consistently shows that […]
Today, we had the privilege of meeting with Head Teachers from our partner schools, Lengijave, Ilkurot, Lemanyata, Olkokola, Olbak, and Engorika, as well as the Ward Education Officers from Lemanyata and Lengijave. The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the impact of Thrive Global Project’s programs and to hear directly from education leaders about […]
College Is About More Than Avoiding Substance Use One of the biggest misconceptions about substance abuse prevention is that it focuses only on saying “no.” In reality, the strongest prevention strategies focus on building a healthy, meaningful life. College is one of the few times in your life when thousands of opportunities exist in one […]
Your Best Protection Is the Life You Build College Is More Than Classes When most people think about college, they think about classes, exams, and earning a degree. While those are important, your college experience is shaped by much more than what happens in the classroom. The relationships you build, the habits you develop, the […]
Empowering Maasai Women Through VICOBA and Entrepreneurship Training Background on the Project Women in the northern part of Tanzania, particularly Maasai women in Lengijave and Engorika, face severe economic hardship and income disparity due to historical socio-economic marginalization, low literacy levels, and limited access to financial services. According to national statistics, over 60% of rural […]
We are thrilled to welcome two incredible new team members to the Thrive Global Project Tanzania team: Magdalena Kitinya, our new Tanzania Country Manager, and Zawadi Chilimo, our VICOBA Program Consultant. Both Magdalena and Zawadi bring deep experience, passion, and community-centered leadership to TGP as we continue expanding educational opportunities, school feeding initiatives, and economic […]
Building Habits That Help You Thrive Healthy Habits Are Powerful Protective Factors When people think about substance abuse prevention, they often think about saying “no” to drugs or alcohol. While making healthy decisions is important, research shows that prevention begins long before someone is offered a substance. The habits you build every day influence how […]