Thriving Through, Not Just Surviving, Midterms

As an old TikTok goes, “the height of luxury is drinking three liquids at once… one for fun, one for hydration, and one for energy”. But instead of luxury, imagine midterm season. I must admit that this round was more challenging than last semester for a variety...

The Importance of Timelessness: A Reflection on New Orleans

On my way back from a spring break trip to New Orleans, I listened to an NPR podcast that was all about screens and the way social media enables us to capture and display memories in a timeless nature. Photos from 5 years ago pop up on our newsfeeds, and friends tend...

A "Spring" Break from the Stress

Spring Break 2012 can be summed up with road trips, ultimate Frisbee, stargazing fireworks. Break started at 3:00pm on Friday the 16th after my paper was due. An hour after that the Frisbee team drove down to Pennsylvania to get ready for a tournament in New Jersey on...

1/8 DONE. Just 7/8 Left…

DONE. First semester of college is finally over! I never thought that I would get into college; so finishing the first semester is such an incredible accomplishment. I can’t even begin to express how grateful I am to have so many opportunities. The thought that I am...

On the 10th day of Christmas, CSO gave to me… the tools for social mobility

Currently in my sophomore year, I am looking forward towards building my resume with relevant experiences that will make me a standout in the job market. I spend my nights writing papers and constantly obsessing over how to make the grade. Even with all the work I try...