The TED Talk All Girls Need to Hear
Perfectionism is a trait capable of encompassing ambition, hard-work, and a hunger for challenge. I say this on account of personal...
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A Midterm Horror Story And How to Recover
I learned how to type my name before I could write it, and I failed my computer class midterm. I am currently a freshman here at DePaul,...
From Joy, to Failure, to Lust: Things I've Experienced This Semester
Always seize growth.
After Failure
I failed a class fall quarter. I am quick to assure people that I took the class pass/fail so it “didn’t touch my GPA”, as if convincing...
Why Failure Can Be Good
I called my Dad last week in tears. I was convinced that I had failed my Econ test. I had studied nonstop for days. “I am an idiot. Maybe I...
Fear of Failure
But with striving to succeed comes the pressure of perfection
Why You Should Consider Making A 'Failure Resume'
The road to success is not linear.
How to Handle Rejection - Why You Shouldn't Let it Stop You
Saying no is hard. Receiving no is harder.
Just Keep Swimming: Ways to Cope with Failure in College
P.S. You're not a failure.
Failure is Good
How failure can spark personal growth and change
5 Reasons Why Withdrawing from a Course Isn’t the End of the World
As the deadline approaches, withdrawing from a course might feel like surrender...but it doesn’t have to be.
Capitalism and Self-Worth
How does capitalism inform the ways we think of ourselves?
Sometimes You Have To Encourage Yourself
Being in high school, you may have been among one of the smartest in your class. Involved in multiple organizations and extracurriculars...
A Paralyzing Fear: The Fear of Failure
We all have fears. Some of them are small, some of them are big, and some slowly grow until they turn into phobias. Everyone has their own...
4 Reasons Why Rejection Does Not Mean Failure
Failure: we’ve all been there.
We as College Students Need to Stop Glorifying Procrastination and Failure
Why is it suddenly a thing to talk about how awful we perform (or think we perform) in the classroom?
The 19 Things I've Learned Before Turning 20
I started off with learning how to walk, talk, and tie my shoes. Now, I am learning how people’s minds work and what human nature is.
The Stigmas of College
Typically, when one is in high school, the idea of applying for college is one of the most stressful but exciting things that takes place...
So You Failed at Your New Year's Resolutions
It's okay to fail at your New Year's resolutions. Everyone does it.
Fyre Festival or Fail Festival?
I am sure most of you all heard of Coachella, Bonnaroo, or Broccoli Festival. If not, they are events that last over a few days and feature...
