Distance

Coming to college was an exciting experience for me because I came at a point in my life where I felt like I needed my own space. I love my family to death and was sad to leave them, but I was very happy to come to a place that was close enough for me to see them...

My “Finals” Home

I have to cheat on my favorite library -the one that has the perfect aroma of coffee, history, and that old book smell when you first walk in the door. Give me a ten-page paper and I can harness the power of that library and go to town without stress.  However, after...

Thanksgiving: Let’s Break for a Meal(s)

I think this semester has been my best one yet! All of my classes (just about) are extremely interesting and have kept my attention consistently over the course of the semester – which is usually not the case. Also, I feel like I’m finally a part of some great...

Where I'm Standing…

is halfway across the world from what I’m used to. It’s also 1:30 AM in the morning of one of the largest Indian holidays, Divali (or diwala or maybe even deepavali, depending on who you ask). Hahaa but I guess these are the moments when I really think. So...

Break Time

Spring break is only 2 days away and I couldn’t be more excited. For my college, spring break starts right after a bunch of essays are due and when most teachers give midterm tests. Knowing you do well on all of your midterms and essays makes spring break more...