Amanda Svachula

Contributing Writer

Contributors/Amanda Svachula

Education

BA Journalism, Northwestern University

Amanda Svachula has written for The New York Times, New York Magazine, and other outlets. She's also an incoming master of social work student at Fordham University.

Subject areas

Writing, journalism

Read Amanda's Latest Articles

Mental Health for First-Generation Students

First-generation college students face unique mental health challenges. Find out what type of support is typically available and what barriers still exist.

March 19, 2023

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