"Stepping it up can take a lot of forms, and there’s by no means a “perfect” college experience."

"Sometimes, you need to take a step back in order to see the big picture. Sometimes, you need to defamiliarize the familiar in order to recognize just...

"Speaking of half-baked, how the hell is this whole operation going to function?"

"That story, though, sounds both highly illegal and slightly racist."

"It is through conversation and reflection that our convictions and beliefs are recognized and formed."

"I am normally a skeptic, maybe even a cynic, so I always check the citations and the history of whoever presents information to me."

"By working to develop an open mind as a student, you will have a better time handling the challenges of the job market."

"By signing up and agreeing to fundraise for the program, I was only continuing to invest in my own growth."

"When all you think about is training and studying, eventually you’re going to snap."

"Her kids had never lived outside of a homeless shelter before."