#66 Purpose Over Pressure: How the R.E.A.C.H. Approach Builds Values, Not "Shoulds"

College Is Fine, Everything's Fine · Aug 25, 2025 · 20m · transcript

In this rebooted episode, we sit down with college students Patrick (Villanova), Ali (University of Richmond), and Paul (Providence College) to talk about the reality of transitioning into college life. Together, we unpack the gap between expectations and reality—covering everything from forming friendships to handling loneliness, navigating independence, and balancing academic and personal pressures.

We also introduce the R.E.A.C.H. toolkit, which holds the key skills students need to survive and thrive in college:

Realizing Your Values

Elevating Mental Fitness

Acting with Purpose

Creating…