Since my early mornings as a high school freshman running 5Ks at 6 am before a twelve hour marching band practice, I have taken my health seriously. While I no longer run every day, I continue to focus on my health. Being in law school has made me understand the importance of my mental health. I combine yoga and meditation to maintain a strong sense of self-reflection. Through the Wellness Initiative, I hope to work with students to find ourselves, maintain mental and physical fortitude in between study sessions, and ignite a passion for overall wellness. Questions? Please reach out! [email protected]
Sarah on a beach in Dunoon, Scotland!
Sarah will be joining Olivia Cox, ’21 as a Colby Fellow. As always, do not hesitate to reach out to Dean Queenan, Olivia, or Sarah with any comments, questions, or concerns. We are looking forward to another year full of wellness events!
The Colby Fellowship was established in 2019 with the assistance of a donation by Andrea Colby, an Albany Law graduate and member of the Board of Trustees, and as part of Albany Law School’s Health and Wellness program. Colby Fellows are selected each year to assist the Office of Student Affairs in carrying out the goals of the Albany Law School Health and Wellness program: (a) to raise awareness of issues related to health and wellness; (b) to provide resources for members of the law school community who are dealing with issues related to mental health and wellness; and (c) to provide educational programming related to mental, physical, social, financial and academic health and wellness within the law school community.
Fellowship Requirements:
Colby fellows will be responsible for working with the Office of Student Affairs to further the law school’s mission of developing programs and initiatives related to mental health and wellness. Fellows will satisfy this requirement by assisting the Office of Student Affairs in planning monthly health and wellness programs, working on wellness initiatives and conducting research on mental health/wellness, which will be presented to the law school community in the format of a presentation or roundtable discussion. The fellows will work under the supervision of the Associate Dean for Student Affairs.
Hiring Criteria:
Two students (preferably one second-year student and one third-year student) will be selected to serve as Colby Fellows each year. Fellows must have a G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher and demonstrate an interest in and commitment to working on initiatives related to health and wellness within the law school and legal community.
Interested in applying?
For more information and to apply, search “2020-2021 Colby Fellowship” on Albany Law Link. Contact Dean Queenan at [email protected] with questions.
The Colby Fellowship was created to allow students the opportunity to participate in various wellness based activities, provide resources to students, and to help bring greater awareness to the importance of a holistic, balanced lifestyle. The application for the 2020-2021 Colby Fellowship will be made available in mid-March on Albany Law Link.
OLIVIA COX, ’21
Olivia with her pup, Perry, the best de-stressor around.
My journey with wellness has been just that, a journey. I become interested in the whole concept of “wellness” when I was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes at 15 years old. My diagnosis led me to reevaluate many aspects of my life leading me down various paths that have ultimately taken me to where I have needed to be, right here. I do not purport myself as being a “beacon of wellness,” but I have learned from personal experience that maintaining your health, especially mental health, and wellness is imperative in living a happy and balanced life. I hope to aid my peers in finding balance and happiness in their lives by organizing various events and programs with the Wellness Initiative at Albany Law. Questions? [email protected]
CARLY DZIEKAN, ’20
Carly in La Veta, CO during her cross-country bike tour.
Growing up as an athlete, the concept of wellness was something I have always valued. During my first year of law school, “finding a balance” was even more important. Although I still struggle to find this balance at times, I was grateful to have strategies prior to law school to utilize, such as going to the gym, going for a walk, and recognizing when I need a break. As a part of the wellness initiative, I hope to help other students understand the importance of finding this balance and recognize when they too, need a break. Additionally, I hope to raise awareness of the issues lawyers and law students face and show students all of the resources available if they need help. Questions? [email protected].
Thank you so much to our generous donor, Trustee Andrea Colby ’80, for her generous donation. Without you this initiative would not have been possible!
