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When it rains, it pours: Unpacking pests, grief, & the freezer compartment
Grief will demand space, she said. If you do not give it that, it will find you.
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To all the colleges I’ve loved before
Moving into a new dorm, there was that excitement, that growing hum of comfort as you settle in, satisfaction in finding just the right place for décor and memories you’ve brought along. The…
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College: in pursuit of something to struggle over
As summer holiday comes up, I am reminded of my last winter holiday. My winter holiday this year was a monotonous event. The weekends had no difference from the weekdays, and it slogged…
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Contemplating Russian from Bloomington, Indiana (A Summer in the Midwest)
In nine weeks, a decent amount can happen. I figured nine weeks in the summer was not too long to be learning Russian, but a lot can still happen; after all, we cram…
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“Your ex-college is an ex-boyfriend” said our New Student Transfer Leader
I’ve never had an ex-boyfriend. Mostly because I just don’t do the whole “defining the relationship” and “boyfriend” thing to begin with. In high school, I found myself overwhelmed with enough schoolwork and…
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Part-time intern, full-time college student: Why am I doing this to myself?
I promise I’m not usually this preppy. I do feel a little bit ridiculous: white, button-down shirt; dark gray business pants; blue-white sweater; gray pea-coat jacket. Nearly everything except my jacket and ballet…
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NaNoWriMo, College, & Other Things Un-Finished Before the End of 2017
As we rush toward the end of the year, I constantly see people rushing to finish their 2017 goals. But as the year comes to a close, I am more reminded of all…
