A Personal Message
CategoryAs The School Year is Wrapping Up, I Feel More Emotional than Usual
As the school year is wrapping up, I feel more emotional than usual. For one, we’ve been in a pandemic more than the entirety of a school ..
I’m Extra Ready for a Break
I’m extra ready for a break. This semester has been simultaneously the shortest and longest semester ever. I know that being in school has..
Put Yourself First
Here’s my week 13 advice: put yourself first. Seriously. I think we all need this reminder, including myself. We’re at the point of the se..
Give Yourself the Credit You Deserve
Throughout the duration of the pandemic, I feel like I haven’t been doing as much as I “should.” I haven’t learned a new language or a new..
Burnt Out, Unmotivated, and Unsure
I’ve had multiple conversations with my friends (Columbia students or not) about how we’re struggling so much. Many of my friends and I fe..
It’s An Interesting and Contradictory Feeling
Some of my social media feeds mention nostalgia for the beginning of the pandemic. Like many, this was probably one of the worst parts of ..
You’re Not Alone.
This week has been a little rough honestly. Losing an hour and having to adjust as well as the snowy and cold week we’ve had certainly did..
Your Experience Is Valid
I’m sure you’re more than aware that we’ve officially hit the one-year mark of the pandemic. It’s been especially hard experiencing flashb..
I specifically prefer to be alone now. And I don’t like that.
Being lonely feels a little too comfortable lately. While I’m grateful to have finally learned to appreciate my time alone, it’s becoming ..
More Sun
Once we hit the midway mark of the semester, I usually begin to lose myself. Midterms happen, and it’s go, go, go! It’s easy to slip and s..