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October 29, 2014
When I decided to live with other people's families instead of my own, and travelled to Pennsylvania and New York.
Back At It
October 23, 2014
Getting back to the grind on campus entails a lot. Let's have a conversation about mental health and wellness, specifically for returning folks.
Functioning as a Freshman: The First Few Weeks on Campus
October 15, 2014
I'd say things are going pretty smoothly. Or, you know, as smoothly as things can go for a first-year who has no clue what she's doing with her life and who still can't get her mailbox open on the first try.
Directional Living
October 15, 2014
Every first-year feels differently about their living space, but where you live your first year of college doesn't have to define the freshman experience as a whole.
I Try a Different Kind of Joyriding
September 28, 2014
You have to take your alone time when you can find it.
What I Did and What I'm Going to Do
September 4, 2014
Between roughing it in the woods on my own, getting myself to and from my job/internship every day, and being responsible for 30-odd children, this was one of the most grown-up summers I've ever had.
Where Have I Been?
September 2, 2014
More importantly, I learned how to take care of myself and be comfortable being me, with all that that entails, and am ready to return to class and campus this Fall.
Memories of Orientation
August 22, 2014
The first thing I remember about orientation is the excitement that came from constantly introducing myself to other people, telling them about my passions and interests and hearing about theirs in turn.
The Dog and Cat and Children Days of Summer
August 21, 2014
Summer discoveries from across the country.
Winter Turmoil
July 30, 2014
Reflections on friendship, Canada, the Oberlin experience, and wearing socks on your hands.
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