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
Taylor Nam
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
Nam Knows Best: Cookie Night (avoiding the burnout… literally)
I don’t know about you, but if I am speaking frankly (and I like to speak frankly), this year has been a difficult one. If you cannot relate, then just try to appreciate my difficult life for a moment. Have pity on your fellow student who is feeling... well… burnt out? Lots of uphills, very few downhills and every turn seemed to bring another boulder to scramble over. Exams … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: Cookie Night (avoiding the burnout… literally)
Nam Knows Best: Not Good At Anything
A little (pity) party never killed nobody Last night, my roommate won an award for the Accounting Society along with a handsome scholarship. Last week, one of my good friends was selected as a Fullbright Scholar, one of the most prestigious recognitions that any student anywhere could ever achieve... like, ever. Another one of my friends is launching a new app called “College … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: Not Good At Anything
