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Introducing: Ask Abi!

For the questions you struggle to answer yourself.

Abi Van Nostrand
Jan 12, 2016
Rochester Institute of Technology
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Introducing: Ask Abi!

For years, I have felt like the friend that just listens. The one that picks you up so you can tell me your woes in a judgment free-zone, and get some nibs of free advice while sipping on a coffee or slushie (depending on that time of year).

And don’t get me wrong: I LOVE being the friend that listens. Giving people advice and helping them work out their worries, questions, or problems is very fulfilling! So, what if there was a way I could listen and respond to more people, other than just my closest friends and relatives? What if there was a public forum for other people to come to me with their questions and concerns? Now there is!

Welcome to "Ask Abi!" A bi-monthly advice column featuring your reader-submitted questions!

Every week I’ll be picking a few submissions and giving my best advice or answers regarding your love lives, friendships, college concerns, family stresses and more! Submissions can be made anonymously by email to askabionline@gmail.com at any time, and response articles can be found right here on Odyssey during the first and third weeks of the month!

I think this will be a really great way for us to not only see what those around us think about but maybe also delve into some deeper modern day issues that need discussing.

In no way am I suggesting that I'm an expert in everything, but I can promise to have an arsenal of inspiration and ideas to help anyone willing to simply ask.

Don’t wait to start submitting to askabionline@gmail.com. I can’t wait to get started!

-Abi

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