Author: Kate Friedman

HIN Intern for 2023 Spring semester. I'm from Evanston and enjoy being by the lake in the summer, hiking in the fall, skiing in the winter, and being outside in general to watch the seasons change in the spring!

5 Ways Listening to Nature Could Benefit Busy Students:

Kate Friedman

More information can be found at:

Buxton, Racel T., et al. “A Synthesis of Health Benefits of Natural Sounds and Their … – Pnas.” PNAS, 22 Mar. 2021, https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2013097118.

Luo, Jiutong, et al. “The Effects of Using a Nature-Sound Mobile Application on Psychological Well-Being and Cognitive Performance among University Students.” Frontiers, 28 Oct. 2021, https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.699908/full.

MacMillan, Amanda. “Why Nature Sounds Are Great for Relaxation.” Edited by Kimberly Brown, Health, 13 June 2022, https://www.health.com/condition/stress/why-nature-sounds-are-relaxing.

Personal Story: Maia

Kate Friedman

“I like to be outside because it helps bring me back to the present. Going outside after a difficult day at school, or in life, is grounding, and really beneficial to my mental health. There is nothing better than walking in the summer and smelling fresh air. I also love spending time at the beach and laying in the sun. I spend a lot of time outside in the summers playing golf with my dad, or walking the dog with my mom and brothers. I also grew up going to sleep away summer camp which lead me to spend a lot of time outside connecting with friends, being in nature at camp was definitely a really great memory of the outdoors for me.”