Shared bathrooms, small dorms and random roommates make up the typical first-year college experience for students at the University of Montana. But for sophomore Kenadee King, living in the dorms
Skylar Tibbs, a freshman psychology major, attended her Montana history class Oct. 7 from the top of a set of stairs at the entrance of the basement lecture hall, right
University of Montana student Logan Miller and his emotional support animal, Delta, outside of the Lewis and Clark apartments on Jan. 15, 2021. Clarise Larson / Montana Kaimin
Spring semester is in full swing now, marking the third of the coronavirus pandemic. With it comes another semester without parties, large events or simply getting dinner with friends.
Students are looking for ways to alleviate the strain of isolation and loneliness. To combat this, students across campuses in the U.S. have been increasingly adopting emotional support animals, or ESAs.
The purpose of ESAs is much like a prescription given by a doctor. Only itâs not a medication, itâs a companion to help alleviate mental health issues such as anxiety or depression.