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January 30, 2016
Most Obies will tell you about the awesome project they worked on over Winter Term, but it's not all work and no play!
California Dreaming
January 29, 2016
I've spent the last three weeks in California traveling down the coast and then back up again. My project has been creating a chapbook of poetry. Suffice it to say, this has been the most incredible Winter Term.
Harkness: An Odyssey through Housing and Dining
January 25, 2016
fine food, janky elevators, comfortable communities, and lots and lots of cooperation
So I'm Coming Up From Underwater...
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.
A Smattering of Thoughts I've Had Since December 18th
January 21, 2016
December 18th being the day I came home. My feelings on winter term, David Bowie, and turning 20.
Winter in California: Burritos and Ending Social Isolation
January 19, 2016
Winter Term is what you make it! For me, it's all about going out into the world and taking risks - and I love it.
X-Men: The Unexpected Virtue of Influence
January 19, 2016
I've only attempted this daring stunt once before, and that quickly faded into obscurity. Before I started working on this story, the longest piece I had ever written for the screen was a teleplay of 40 pages or so. In comparison, feature-lengths are at least 90 pages, give or take, so I knew this project would keep me busy during my birthday month.
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!
Being Productive During Winter Term, Part 1
January 16, 2016
The first part of my productivity reflection for Winter Term, a part of the year that feels ... well, different!
How to Survive Audition Season
January 16, 2016
A few words for prospective conservatory students on how to succeed at your Oberlin audition.
The Winternship
January 16, 2016
What did I do during the 42 days I was away from Oberlin? Find out here!
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