You had it all planned out. You had met people just like you online, and they were so nice. You were so compatible. But they don’t look like their profile picture one bit and you don’t like each other’s statuses. Problem? You had friends going in, people that you knew before they changed, and before you changedContinue reading “You Thought You Knew Who Your Friends Would Be”
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No Makeup Mondays: An Evolution
published originally on the NU Chronicle As I set my alarm for Monday morning late on a Sunday night, I decided on 8AM, before remembering, oh wait, tomorrow is Monday! No makeup, which means I get to sleep an extra fifteen minutes. I won’t look as good, but haha, whatever. On Monday morning, I woke upContinue reading “No Makeup Mondays: An Evolution”
The Inner Monologue of a College Student in a Lecture
Where should I sit? Aisle seat? Nah, middle of the row is the way to go. I should have brought popcorn; I don’t really take notes in this class anyways. I remember I used to have a teacher who gave lectures as if he were telling stories. True, the stories were freaking awesome, but IContinue reading “The Inner Monologue of a College Student in a Lecture”
Read This Blog: 40 Dates & 40 Nights
Jamy Madison is not a real person, but rather, the name that an anonymous blogger adapted for her social experiment, in which she uses Tinder to go on 40 dates over the course of 40 days. Her blog is appropriately named 40 Dates & 40 Nights.
Things That Happened Yesterday
Yesterday was a very blah day. I woke up alone, feeling well-rested but confused about what time it was, since the room was dim.
The Immediate Transition From Debater to Judge
Just months ago I stood behind a debate stand, timer in hand, ready to speak at hyper-speed. Having been involved with policy debate for the entire four years of high school, it is bizarre to not have debated in months and to know that I will likely never debate again. I decided to stop debating,Continue reading “The Immediate Transition From Debater to Judge”
Happy Anniversary!
This website has come a long way. I’m grateful for every bit of encouragement as well as criticism I’ve received, as it has made me a better writer and person. I didn’t see myself keeping this up for more than a few months, but at this point in my life, I have no intentions toContinue reading “Happy Anniversary!”
Guest Post: A Letter To My Thirteen-Year-Old Self
Read mine! Dear 13 year old self, You cannot sing. Give up now. Don’t stop reading lots and lots of books, but you have to pay attention in class. Being fiercely independent is something that’s good, just don’t be an island. Try and make more meaningful friends. It’s not fun to always be a loneContinue reading “Guest Post: A Letter To My Thirteen-Year-Old Self”
4 Ways To Force Yourself to Stay Humble
1) No Makeup Mondays. I’m trying to commit to this in college, and it’s going pretty well so far. It’s not a complete solution to my insecurity, but hey, it’s a start. 2) Eating by yourself. Lots of people do it; at the dining halls here, loners eat in front of a TV together. Everyone’s on theirContinue reading “4 Ways To Force Yourself to Stay Humble”
An International Student Speaks Out: “I Like the Cultural Awe”
I don’t like the cultural shock; I like the cultural awe. The following is an interview that I did with my friend Natalie, who is an international student (class of 2018). Where are you from? I’m from Hong Kong. Born and raised there. What is the most offensive thing that someone has said to you? AContinue reading “An International Student Speaks Out: “I Like the Cultural Awe””
Cat Zhang 