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Tips on How to Write a Great Essay
Being able to write a strong essay is a foundational aspect of success within your academic career. It determines the difference between a...
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I'm an English Major and I'm Sick of Writing Essays
2021 is for exploring creativity outside the classroom.
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A Year Later: Pandemic Reflections
You will blossom again, too.
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A Few Joan Didion Quotes to Live By
In the fall of my senior year of high school, I was assigned to read Joan Didion’s 1965 essay “On Morality.” It’d be nice but dishonest to...
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Why We Should Keep Consuming Fiction for Children
Is there an age when you are too old for literature or television aimed at children? When we reread books or rewatch movies from our...
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Beginner Essay Writing Tips for College Freshmen
College essays can be intimidating. In this article, I will give you a crash course about basic essay writing for all college students, not just college freshmen. All essays have three main parts: introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. Trying to stretch your word count, on the other hand, is all about finesse!
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The Aesthetics of Criminal Intent
Henry James was a prolific author who had an interest in portraying complex relationships and the psyches of his American and British...
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Literary Doors
“A book isn’t supposed to be a mirror. It’s supposed to be a door!” says Fran Lebowitz in the documentary Pretend It’s a City (2021). I...
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The Aesthetics of a Growing Sense of Self
Kate Chopin’s (1850–1904) “The Story of an Hour” (1894) is a captivating short story that presents a woman’s growing sense of freedom. The...
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How To Interpret a Piece of Literature When You Don’t Get the Meaning
Learn how to get the meaning out of any text!
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How to Write an A-Worthy Paper
The assignment of writing a paper is daunting and overwhelming because of the endless amounts of ideas and arguments you have, yet you have...
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Grievances of a Humanities Major
I often argue that being a humanities major is harder than people think, and I stand by this. Majors within the humanities department are...
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"Pirates of the Caribbean" is an Epic and Here's Why
This past weekend, in an attempt to curb the stress of my looming exams, I watched all three of the original Pirates of the Caribbean...
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The Girl At The Airport
It’s only recently that I realized the beauty of traveling solo. I know traveling by yourself isn’t for everyone, but personally, I find...
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A Splash of Matcha in My Chai Tea Latte
Wandering the streets of Troy, I always saw myself living there for the rest of my life. I knew that it’s where I was meant to be and that...
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How Social Media Has Broadened My Horizons
Do you like social media? Me? I do! I used to hate it though. I hated it so much for a long time because I thought it was just a space...
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Study Abroad Stories: Perspectives from ICU and Birkbeck College
It’s 2 a.m., I can’t sleep, Taylor Swift is playing. This could be one of the countless nights I’ve spent lying awake in the past few years...
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Essays? More like Stress-ays! Tricks to Pass Writing Assignments
Let's be realistic here, writing papers for class (especially for non-English majors) can be one of the biggest stressors of your college...
