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11 Ways To Spread Kindness At Your College Campus

You can't have a bad day if all you do is make others happy.

Raven Bowman
Sep 05, 2018
Jacksonville State University
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When you are nice to to other people it can make you AND others feel better. Doing one simple act of kindness each day can help others have a great day!

1. Check up on your friends

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Send them and text and ask them if they are doing okay or just tell them that you love them and miss them.

2. Write a kind thought on a sticky note and put it in a public place

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3. Leave an anonymous note 

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You can leave an anonymous note to your professor, friend or co-worker!

4. Pay it forward

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Next time you are in a drive thru, you can pay for the next person's meal!

5. Send someone you know a small gift in the mail

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It does not have to be big, a small gift will go a long way!

6. Leave change in the vending machine

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You can even add a little sticky note and tape it to the vending machine so someone else can use it!

7. Take flowers to a hospital ward 

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You can give it to someone who does not get a lot of visitors and make their day!

8. Tip your server well 

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AND be sure to leave them a complement as well!

9. Visit a nursing home 

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Hang out with someone who does not get a lot of visitors and make their day.

10. Send a card to someone overseas!

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Make their day!

11. Bring a treat to share with your coworkers

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College students are always hungry.

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