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January 25, 2016
Here's a reflection on my first semester of college, why it was rough, and how I came to see it as a true lesson in optimism.
Surviving Finals: A Love Letter to My Friends
January 23, 2016
Finals are really tough. This is how I got through them.
35 Notes on Burnout & Healing
January 17, 2016
When it comes to being a college student and experiencing exhaustion, there is a lot of similarity across experience but general silence around what to (proactively) do about it. So let's talk!
Hosting an International Friend for the Holidays
January 10, 2016
This winter break, I had the wonderful opportunity of being able to host my fellow Oberlin friend, Jenny, from China.
Kindness in Filmmaking and Beyond
December 23, 2015
To me kindness is an important thing to exercise because it's an expression of mindfulness, mindfulness in the sense that it's the recognition of another's personhood.
Why Yes, We Have Rock Climbers in Ohio
December 9, 2015
Why I'm a blogger, why I'm a climber - and how I know that you'll find your community at Oberlin.
Sometimes College Isn't Great
December 1, 2015
Talking about my icky feelings in a pretty personal blog post may not make for a fun read, but I hope I can shed some light on the realities of being a student here.
My Experience of Barrows After (Almost) a Semester
November 29, 2015
Why living in the 'worst' First-Year dorm isn't as bad as you'd think...
Self-Care Abroad
November 24, 2015
A semester abroad is not a semester away from life--and that's okay.
Black Lives Matter.
November 20, 2015
As Oberlin prides itself on its activist history, today we used our agency as activists on this campus.
Oberlin Weekends - Arts and Sciences; Learning and Labour
November 15, 2015
Weekends are just as busy as the weeks. Maybe more so... The following is an analysis of Halloween and Parents Weekend.
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