Quality, not quantity. Ever. I felt really popular today. During the short walk that it is from my 8 a.m. biochemistry class to the Caf to re-caffeinate myself and say hi to Marina at the register, I said hi to at least seven people. That guy that I met during NSO. That girl who lived in my dorm sophomore year. Some guy that I met at a send-off party. My baby brother’s … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: Why I am Unfriending You
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Nam Knows Best: Group Project Etiquette
“Now get into groups…” Those dreaded words seem to fall so innocently from the lips of Professor So-and-So who does not realize (or perhaps does realize and is one of those teachers who takes joy in torturing students) that those words will potentially wreck a student’s life forever and ever and ever. Frankly put: group projects are the worst. And when I say the worst, I … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: Group Project Etiquette
Nam Knows Best: Re-Run
Why the number of years here means nothing I feel like a freshman: I don’t know what time the Caf opens or closes or switches over for lunch. I don’t know when the shuttle runs (but I’m always too late for it anyway). I am putting off getting my convo credit like a boss. I don’t know anyone. Even though I am technically going on my fourth year on this blessed … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: Re-Run
Nam Knows Best: When You Wish Upon a Wave
I am here to give you the inside scoop. I mean, I’ve never been one to sugar coat my words —especially in this little column that I feel is my own personal domain, empire, mark on this blessed earth, whatever you may call it —but I also like to think that I am accurate in my speech. Maybe not all the time, of course. I fall prey to exaggeration. Example: I sent this tweet into … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: When You Wish Upon a Wave
Nam Knows Best: Finding Your Spot
It feels crowded everywhere, nowadays. The library barely has an empty computer, the tables by the window are all taken and good luck finding a cubicle that doesn't have someone directly next to you or in front of you or behind you eating an apple or some other crunchy food. Side note: food that should be banned from the library includes apples, chips or any variety of salad … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: Finding Your Spot
