Can I Be Real A Second? [Open Doors, Open Hearts Style]
Can I be real a second, For just a millisecond? -George Washington, Hamilton First, this post is a personal one, stemming from a core value here at Swift Kick, Open Doors, Open Hearts, so I hope you can relate. Second, yes, I am still obsessed with the Hamilton soundtrack. Now that we have that settled, I’d like […]
Why This 9 Letter Word is So Meaningful
When I came here, I was looking for a community. Then I realized I was helping to create one.” – OSU If you look at the word “community” what do you see? Here at Swift Kick, this amazing nine-letter word means so much. Take a look as we break down each letter to explain why […]
12 months of #TeamHuman (Try Not to Cry)
It’s the little things that count. Click through each of the 12 months to see how our world supported #TeamHuman in 2016. You don’t have to do a lot to help someone in need. A small gesture can go a long way. (We aren’t responsible for any tears you shed as you go through the […]
Why You Should Have a New Year’s Resolution Buddy
Let’s say that you and 19 friends all choose resolutions for 2017. Guess how many of you will achieve that new year’s resolution, statistically? No really, guess. 1.6 of you. Yes, one of you, plus a little more than half of another friend, will achieve your goal. Okay, so I chose the number 20, so […]
The Holiday Hugging Workout
Holiday Hugging! Well, look what we have here…the holidays and tons of holiday hugging. When did they sneak up on us? If you’re just as confused as we are about the new year being right around the corner, fear not. Swift Kickers and exercise extraordinaires, Jake and Melissa, have a preview of some of the […]
Love All Ways – An End of the Year Reflection
As I walked by the sign, I read the words, processed it, but it took about ten steps (NYC steps, so 0.7 seconds) to interpret it. Love All Ways. Not a misspelling. Two directives that mean so much. While walking down 57th Street to get to the bootcamp class I teach, what I expected to be […]
How My Professor is a Part of #TeamHuman
For the past week, I have been studying for my psychology exam. I didn’t do so great on the first one, so I was determined to do amazing on my final. When driving to class, I was jamming out to some awesome 90s music and enjoying the traffic that came along. After arriving at Kutztown, […]
Why we are grateful for you!
Every day, the Swift Kick team gets together at 10:10 a.m. to discuss what projects we are working on. At the end of this meeting, we close it with “5 things you are grateful for, IN YOUR LIFE!” This is one of my personal favorite sections because I am able to reflect on the positive […]
3 Reasons Our ‘Humans Need Humans’ Tote Bag Should Be On Your Shopping List!
Oh my gosh, you’re the absolute best, this is the greatest gift, let alone tote bag, I have ever received! -Totally what your best friend will say when you buy them the ‘Humans Need Humans’ canvas tote bag The holidays are right around the corner so check out our Swift Kick store for that hard to shop […]
5 Reasons to Apply for the RA Position
I will never forget my RA days. Housing in general was probably the best experience I could ever ask for. Working so close with other RA’s and residents, you tend to create a family. The RA position is more than just a job. It is an opportunity where you benefit from so much around the […]