Winning the Battle Against Procrastination

Annalisa DeGuzman (’23) reflects on why we procrastinate and offers advice for writers on how to combat it. “…with slow and steady efforts, we can all spend less time staring at a blank screen and agonizing over assignments, and more time writing creatively and doing other things we love.”

Comparison: The Good and the Bad

Will Pace (’24) reflects on a very human process: comparison. “You have faced both good and bad comparisons, as well as some you can’t avoid at all. It’s like a gamble. It can produce so much joy and positive change in your life, but it can also lead you down a dark path with unnecessary hatred towards yourself and others.”

“How Does Your Physical Environment Affect You and Your Mental Health?”

Chris Wallace (’23) shares some research about the connection between physical environment and mental health that he did in support of his badge project. “…many students who spend all day in their rooms, on their computers, working remotely or attending virtual college classes, are still continuously ‘taking in various stimuli like the temperature, scents and noises in the room’ as their senses are still active.”

Has high school prepared students for college coursework?

As Patrick Smith (’23) gets ready to graduate, he reflects on the ways high school prepares (and doesn’t prepare) students for college. “These fundamental skills can indeed serve as a stepping stone to college success, although it’s crucial for students to understand that college study demands a higher degree of self-sufficiency and independence than high school.”

Combatting Senioritis

Soon-to-be-graduating Senior Nina Taleb Bendiab (’23) offers advice for this year and next year’s Seniors on battling senioritis. “…we all need to remember and honor the immense effort being put into all the time and work to get us here.”