When I was in tenth grade, they told me that we were now grownups, that we wouldn’t have to hold hands or walk in lines. But they still did roll call and had our parents fill out permission slips, and we did everything in groups. We were herded around like sheep. But that was highContinue reading “Welcome to College: Part 2 – Autumn, and Finding A Rhythm”
Category Archives: Freshman Focus
Welcome to College: Part 1
Transitioning to College My pre-college reflection reads like it was written ages ago, when in reality I penned this angsty train-of-thought only a few weeks ago. Much has changed since then. I’ve made it through orientation week, and am highly anticipating the start of classes. Orientation has left me debilitated; I’ve not drank much water,Continue reading “Welcome to College: Part 1”
A Pre-College Reflection: I Am Lonely and Bored
I haven’t started college yet. I am lonely, and I am bored. It seems as though everyone else has moved on to bigger and better things, and I’m still here, with every recent conversation going like this: Person: Where are you going to college? Me: Northwestern. Person: Awesome! Are you excited? It gets so coldContinue reading “A Pre-College Reflection: I Am Lonely and Bored”
11 Things to Do the Summer Before You Leave For College
1. Read classic books, and watch classic movies. Become cultured. 2. Let go of petty high school things. Make up with people you fought with, people you isolated, and start college off without something clawing at your past. 3. Clean up your social media. Delete anything that might endanger your opportunities for work opportunities, friendContinue reading “11 Things to Do the Summer Before You Leave For College”
Cat Zhang 