I’m Scared of Needles, So Obviously, I Got a Tattoo
Ever since I was little the idea of permanently marking my body seemed more like an unrealistic nightmare than a desired dream. It wasn’t...
-
The College Experience They Don't Tell You About
Homecoming is the week that every college student looks forward to. No matter the type of school you attend, Homecoming is a pivotal moment...
How I Experience Art as a STEM Major
"Sometimes I feel as if I am at a fork in the road in where my passions lie. I love science because I love to reason and I love art because I love to feel. Sometimes you don’t have to choose between the head or the heart and hopefully, I never will."
Everything Does Not Happen For A Reason (And That’s Completely Fine.)
So, I touched on this in the last piece I wrote, but I kind of thought it needed more of an explanation. And like, first things first, I am...
Does Everything Happen for a Reason?
Chances are, you’ve heard the phrase, “everything happens for a reason.” And if you’ve heard it, it’s likely that you have a strong opinion...
10 Times Friends Described Being a College Freshman
In honor of the 25th anniversary of the first FRIENDS episode airing, here’s a few times times our friends perfectly described adjusting to...
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Deciding if Transferring Colleges is the Right Move for You
How can you tell if you're still adjusting to college life, or if you're at the wrong college? Don't worry, either way, it gets better!
.jpg)
How to Survive a Concert
Going to a concert is one of the best experiences to have. Imagine seeing an artist or band you’ve listened to for years and hearing all...
6 Life Lessons I Learned from My Summer Internship in NYC
Here’s what interning in NYC taught me—and what it really looked like.
5 things to remember as an extra in a movie
Last summer I was an extra in one upcoming Finnish kids' movie. From the expereince I gathered these 5 things you need to remember and be...
The Ugly Truth About Freshman Year
The first year of college is hard. It’s a completely new atmosphere, especially depending on how far away from home you are. The class...
Saying Goodbye To My High School
High school feels like a lifetime ago, but when the Lester B. Pearson School Board announced that the high school I went to, Riverdale...
4 Lessons I Learned My Freshman Year that Set Me Up for Success
My freshman year at Rhodes was rather confusing, and full of twist and turns. From deciding on a major to just simply waking up on time, there were many aspects of college life that I hadn't even considered. Because of this, I'm going to share a list of tips and tricks that would have smoothed out some of the bumps in my freshman year.
Transitioning From Dorm Life To Apartment Life
Most students at Purdue begin their college experience living the dorm rooms and then transitioning into their own apartment. If you are...
Indo- Bhutan Youth Summit
Edited By: Anushka Bidani (UG22) I reached Delhi, with excitement and confusion for the journey which was about to begin. This was my first...
What I've Learned About Life Through Loss
Two years ago, I lost my close friend to a brain aneurysm. I can still hear the shakiness in my mother’s voice when she broke the news to...
Better Late than Never
Not addressing the fact that each house has its own set of values that they seek to uphold is misunderstanding the goal of the Greek community as a whole.
Escape If You Dare
If someone told me a year ago that I would love doing escape rooms, especially the scary ones, I would have said that they’re crazy.
.jpg)
Having a Paid Internship May Be More Impactful Than an Unpaid Internship
One day, I was sitting in my English class during my senior year of high school. My teacher began talking about how college has been...
My HWS Summer Research Experience
This summer, I was lucky enough to be chosen for a summer research position with the chemistry department. Not only was the research itself...
