Subject: Request for Guidance & Permission for Social Media + Self-Worth Art Intervention
Dear Counseling & Wellness Center Team,
My name is Corine Etienne and I am an illustration/animation student currently working on an art intervention for my Studio Research II class. I am reaching out because my project focuses on how social media influences self-worth among college students, something the Counseling & Wellness Center engages with every day. Your expertise and guidance would be incredibly valuable as I move forward.
An art intervention is a creative action placed in a public space with the purpose of interrupting the usual environment and encouraging people to rethink something they often overlook. On our campus, the current status quo is that students use social media constantly, often without realizing how it shapes their self-esteem, identity, and emotional well-being. Curated posts and unrealistic standards can quietly contribute to stress, comparison, and feelings of inadequacy. My goal is to interrupt that cycle in a reflective way.
For this intervention, I plan to create illustrated posters and short looping animations that contrast “filtered reality” with honest, unedited versions of everyday life. These pieces will include prompts such as “How much of what you see online is real?” and “Who are you when no one is watching?” to encourage reflection and self-awareness. The intention is not to criticize social media, but to help students develop healthier relationships with it.
I am reaching out to request your insight, guidance, or permission to install this intervention near or around the Counseling & Wellness Center. Because your office works directly with student mental health, your feedback would ensure this project remains ethical, supportive, and helpful for our community. I would appreciate any suggestions, considerations, or approval you may offer.
Thank you very much for your time, and I would be grateful for any support you can provide.
Warm regards,
Corine Etienne
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