“They’re always the first to like my pictures on Facebook, they’ve opened a Snapchat account so they can draw on pictures of my dogs and encourage me to send them selfies, and are always very perplexed as to why I don’t live stream on Instagram.”
Introducing Responsible Drinking at BC
“To simply exclude alcohol from University-sponsored events directed at students is to send a message that we cannot be trusted to act responsibly, and to pass over the opportunity for providing spaces in which to practice the art of social drinking.”
Learning More About Our Cultures
“Rather than viewing it as a responsibility, learning about our culture and how to integrate it into the many others we may have encountered throughout our lives should be an adventure.”
The Irony of “Free Speech”
“Yet, time and time again, campus conservatives do exactly what they accuse the left of doing: silencing people’s right to speak.”
Resolving the Drinking Stigma
“My wish is that there were some suitable on-campus locations where moderate drinking could take place with University approval.”
Life and the Lecture Hall
“I want my hand to ache not because I am trying to desperately replicate what society tells me is important, but because I am passionate about writing my own life story.”
Code-Switching Through Classes
“In reality, people have to code-switch every day, and practicing as an undergraduate is more of an asset than many come to realize.”
Remembering to Spend Time Alone
“Through my experience, I have learned that alone time can serve as an effective tool to handle immediate instances of stress or anxiety.”
Developing My Self-Confidence at BC
“When we downplay our struggles or attempt to hide our pain, we lose out on opportunities to learn from our mistakes.”
An Ode to Voice Notes
“Instead of waiting until you’re in class to not so sneakily text back when the professor can clearly see you, consider the simple act of talking into your phone as you run across the Stokes Quad.”