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Thoughts on College Admissions: We Need a Mindset Change 

Thoughts on College Admissions: We Need a Mindset Change 

Sara DeviJun 16, 20248 min read

It’s over. No more writing college application essays, trying to fit my activities and reasons for pursuing them in a couple hundred characters. No need to worry if I accomplished enough to get into the college I wanted to, and…

Conquering Our Inner Prufrock: Understanding and Tackling Our Insecurities

Conquering Our Inner Prufrock: Understanding and Tackling Our Insecurities

Sara DeviMay 27, 20246 min read

It’s the feeling that overcomes me when I’m about to press the “Share” button — an action that will put my creative piece out there for the world to see. It’ll never be good enough. You’re not even qualified to…

Life is a marathon, not a sprint: A monologue  

Life is a marathon, not a sprint: A monologue  

Sara DeviMay 15, 20247 min read

A couple of years ago, while pondering the whole college application process as an unaware, naive sophomore, I turned to the Internet – wanting to hear what people who were wiser than me had to say.  I stumbled across a…

A Dive Into Epigenetics: Unraveling the Punctuation of DNA

A Dive Into Epigenetics: Unraveling the Punctuation of DNA

Sara DeviApr 20, 20249 min read

Your science teacher asks you, “Do you want to pursue a career in science?”  You answer, “I want to be a genetics researcher.”  Your friend, Johny, answers, “I want to. Be a genetics researcher.” 

The Time Shop: A Short Story

The Time Shop: A Short Story

Sara DeviMar 19, 20247 min read

Here’s a short story that (somewhat) captures how I felt during the college application process. Hope you enjoy! “I haven’t done enough.” I sighed, leaning my head back against a locker and holding my books against my chest. Yes, I…