Photos by Haley LaninghamWith the spring semester already passing quickly, many students headed abroad are mentally preparing to be submerged in another culture next semester. Last week, groups of students from every program got together in the Caf to share dinner and talk casually about themselves and what they are excited to confront abroad.An inevitable part of these … [Read more...] about Study Abroad Students Share Their Expectations
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Freshmen Reflect on their First Year
Art by Peau Porotesano As I sat down to write this, I was momentarily confronted with the fear of being authentic and vulnerable. Then I realized that these fears plague most people, and how much that bothers me. So now, instead of perpetuating the submission to these fears, I only wish to share my most sincere and honest reflections for whatever they are worth. If I could go … [Read more...] about Freshmen Reflect on their First Year
Freshman Reflect on their First Year Part II
Art by Jenny RustdadIf I could rewind back to the first day of freshman year, I would tell myself to make the best of the situation by promoting real communication with others. I think we’ve all been struggling with some degree of homesickness, whether we miss our parents, our friends or even just the familiarity of our own rooms, but we’ve all learned how to adjust … [Read more...] about Freshman Reflect on their First Year Part II
Freshman Reflect on their First Year
Art by Sacha Irick“If I could go back” is an extremely dangerous phrase, especially coupled with “I would change —.” Like anyone, there were have been many points in my life I have wished I had a redo button, a la “Click.” Many times I reflect on the moments, ranging in severity, and mock my younger self thinking, “If she only … [Read more...] about Freshman Reflect on their First Year
Why Personality Tests are Horrible
If you were anything like me, your mandatory Freshman Seminar course started off with an incredible dose of awkward. As the nicest professor in the world kicked off the semester by asking the class why they signed up for the particular course, your classmates took turns finding creative ways of saying, “I didn’t get into the one about Harry Potter” or “this seemed like an easy … [Read more...] about Why Personality Tests are Horrible