This article was originally published in the print version of the Northwestern Chronicle! Before I came to college, my expectations were molded by what my friends told me, what I saw on social media, and what I learned from watching girly movies. I heard stories of late-night pizza and ramen, saw pictures of lavish formals,Continue reading “Freshman Focus: 6 Times I Was Proven Wrong About the “College Experience” In the First Quarter”
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Thanksgiving Break Thoughts Part 1: Routine, Card Games, and the Old Days
A few months ago, my parents and I were discussing flight schedules; I was adamant about just staying on campus over the two-day break my university had allotted the students. Those two days don’t justify spending a small fortune for the plane ticket home! I’ll be back home two weeks after Thanksgiving for my WinterContinue reading “Thanksgiving Break Thoughts Part 1: Routine, Card Games, and the Old Days”
Cat Zhang 