I spend a lot of time thinking and reflecting. On this column, I write about some of my hot takes and general experiences as a student.
Lessons Learned from Senior Year & Making the Most Out of High School (and Beyond)
When reflecting on high school, I keep this quote from the Buddha in mind. It’s definitely important to think about what I could have done better; however, it’s also important that we’re not trapped in a cycle of regret. Everything…
Conquering Our Inner Prufrock: Understanding and Tackling Our Insecurities
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
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…
Circumstance: A Monologue
I’ve been conditioned to internalize the phrase: “Hard work pays off.” It’s what my fourth grade math teacher repeated as a thinly veiled attempt to motivate us students: If you spend some time studying – and I mean actually doing…
The Internet and Social Media: A Mirror of Ourselves
This is a throwback to an essay I wrote a while ago. As a young person trying to define what “success” really is, it was insightful to consider what role technology (and specifically social media) has in shaping visions of…
