Submit your story to re:tell, our student publication.

A vital part of wellness is being able to share our stories. Especially right now, in the time of COVID-19, we are asking for students nationwide to share personal tales about how COVID-19, and all the changes that have come along with it, is impacting their mental health. Read past submissions here.

Requirements:

You must be enrolled at a post-secondary institution or have recently attended one.
Submissions should be 500 to 1,000 words.
Content must be about your life as a student and must use respectful and inclusive language.
Submissions must include a title.
Submissions (and titles) may be subject to edits or modifications by our editorial team.
You may request to have your submission shared anonymously. If this is the case, please indicate this in your submission.

After Submitting:

Our team will confirm the receipt of your submission.
We’ll then review your submissions and select those for publication.
Successful submissions will be published weekly.
You will be notified if your submission is published.

If you’re stuck, here are some ideas of what to write about:

Tell us the most challenging part of starting post-secondary studies
Tell us how have had to evolve during your time as a student
Tell us how you maintain your mental health through busy semesters, exams, summers off, etc.
Tell us what resources have helped you get through
Tell us about dating as a student or about getting through a breakup
Tell us about being far from home or finally finding home
Tell us about living with your family while studying
Tell us about going back as a mature student

What's your name?
First Last
What's your email address?*

We'll communicate with you this way, so please share an address you use often.
How should we identify you when we share your story?
- Use my first and last name
- Only use my first name
- I'd like to remain anonymous
Which college or university are you from?
New grads are welcome to share, too!
What's the title of your story?*
Paste your story below.*
Have an image you'd like to use with your post? Please upload it here.
Please only upload a personal photo and/or one you have the ownership of. Otherwise, please leave this blank.
Consent*
I agree that my story will be shared on the Real Campus website and that I will be identified as requested above. I also acknowledge that the title and/or text of my story may be edited for clarity or in accordance with our editorial standards. I understand that I remain total ownership over my story and that Real Campus is simply sharing it with my permission.