Learning became less of an experience and more of a necessity. These days, intelligence is judged by grades, standardized tests, and how much you can memorize and give back...
Being outside taught me how to be comfortable with discomfort. It showed me that uncertainty doesn’t mean weakness; it means growth. The confidence I built in wild, quiet places...
Ways to overcome the stress in the busiest time of the semester
Since coming to West Chester, I have learned so much about myself. Whether that is academically or personally. When I graduated from high school, I thought I knew everything...
One thing about me is that I absolutely despise letting things go. Here's a reflection on moving through change and what it's taught me.
This year was the first time I got to take classes that were related to my major, not just filling up pre-reqs. I was learning things that felt interesting...
As I began to empty my dorm room, which I was initially so excited to do, I felt a weird sense of melancholy. I spent all year waiting to...
While being away from home, I’ve learned to adapt to a whole new place, attend school, and get involved. Just writing it out can be overwhelming, and it’s even...
Three ways I have found strength and success in preparing for the end of the spring semester
In my junior year of high school, I started learning Russian so I could use it at my job. After a while, it turned into a hobby, although the...