Charlie Williams, B.S.
Before moving to Burlington, Charlie grew up in the middle of densely populated New Jersey. She graduated from Champlain College with a B.S. in professional writing and a minor in psychology. During her time at Champlain’s Women and Gender Center and Office of Diversity and Inclusion, she found a voice for social justice and the tools to navigate intersecting identities. Charlie is a lover of fiction and drama, and you can often find her watching any form of live entertainment, be it a stage play, musical, comedy show, or concert. When she isn’t watching feel-good TV shows or working on her own writing, Charlie enjoys hiking and skiing the mountains of Vermont and hanging out with her tuxedo cats, Sylvester and Figaro.
Living it up in Mockaritiaville on this fine Friday!
This week our Burlington students wrapped up their finals and bid Spring semester adieu.
Madison students enjoyed mocktails for study hour and learned about `The Art of Gong Fu Cha` or `the art of tea` - which is the practice of traditional Chinese tea pouring.
Students in Eugene celebrated May 4th in style with an incredible cake created by chef Sam.
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“Just communicate your needs.”
Sounds simple… but no one teaches you how.
Self-advocacy isn’t something students magically arrive with- it’s a skill.
And for many college students (especially when everything is new and stressful), it can feel overwhelming to:
• figure out what you need
• say it clearly
• follow up when it matters
If that feels hard, it’s not a personal failure- it’s something you learn with practice and support.
The good news? It can be built!
At Mansfield Hall, we help students develop the tools to understand their needs, speak up with confidence, and navigate college more independently.
Want to learn how to build self-advocacy? Check out our latest blog (link in bio) 🔗
What’s one situation where self-advocacy feels hardest for you?
An incredibly good week all around, with President, Jasmine Lamb and Madison Executive Director, Kirstin Bowes making a guest appearance in Eugene for some quality time with staff and students. Burlington students are soaring towards the end of the semester. And our Madison students are enjoying the finer things in life- good weather, a trip to the museum, and a little open mic maddness.
Ah Madison, the Paris of the Midwest- wait… that doesn’t seem right… (fun fact: Detroit, MI is actually thought of as the Paris of the Midwest due to its colonial heritage and architectural influence!).
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Feeling overwhelmed in college- but not sure why? you’re not alone.
The key isn’t just “pushing through”, it’s learning to recognize what’s happening before you hit that wall, and having systems to reset.
That might look like:
• stepping outside for a walk
• box breathing between classes
• putting on a guided meditation
• reaching out to someone you trust
Small supports = big difference over time.
At Mansfield Hall, we help students build the awareness and tools to regulate, recharge, and navigate college in a way that actually works for them.
What’s one thing that helps you reset when you’re overwhelmed?
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Excellent week across the board!
People Ops team member Jo touched down in Madison, receiving a warm welcome with coffee and a trip to see the Capitol building. VP of Program Ops Hayley grounded herself and took in the beauty of the Statehouse. Pancakes were served, and Burlington student Nikhil took the stage to perform with his choir.
A great week to zoom out and back in- and reflect on all the things we have to be grateful for!
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