How To Deal With Rejection

As we celebrate decision day, Reva Patchava (’24) offers advice for handling disappointment in the college acceptance process. ” Entering a new space can often be challenging, but letting go of past rejections and others’ opinions can help students acclimate better to new spaces.”

More Than What You See

Lilly Carlson (’23) reflects on the quick judgements we often make. “Our society has an excessive need to put things into a group and give it a label. It is human nature, after all. In this big, messy, confusing world, it helps us simplify life.”

Asking Specific Questions In A Tutoring Session

Nicole Grant (’23) gives specific questions that tutors can ask in different tutoring sessions. “..students may be unsure of what to ask the tutor to look for in their writing, so it’s good to have some questions ready so you can dig deep and give helpful feedback.”

Write It Out

Dylan Schueler (’23) writes about the ways that writing and self-expression can support our mental health.

Backyard Ice Rink

Caroline Vance (’23) shares memories from her backyard ice rink. “In each corner of the rink, tall wooden poles connect strings of soft glowing lights, which extend around the perimeter of the rink, and there is one center pole that holds a spotlight as bright as a full moon, so that during the long winter nights, we can still skate under a frosty glow. “