Mind Over Matter: 3 Mindset Shifts Winners Adopt

Khaleela Hodge (’24) reflects on how our attitude impacts both our success and our happiness. “So, when it comes to winning, it’s important that we see both those big and small wins, because at the end of the day, it’s those small wins that are going to build the foundation for those big wins.”

I have a disability

Ava Dawson (’24) writes about her personal experience with disability and the impacts on identity. “I now know disability is not a weakness because living with one takes incredible strength.”

Punch Adversity in the Face

Will Pace (’24) writes about facing adversity head on. “Be confident and reasonable. Be strong yet loose. Flexible. Illusive. Concentrated. Swift. I’m not just writing words, I’m describing how I’ve felt its best to approach these types of situations.”

A note on the importance of listening to your peers.

Sara Zubieta (’23) reflects on her experience in class discussions and the impact of student talk on learning. “Listening to a peer’s firsthand experience was humbling and taught me more than any online article.”

Babel, Booktok, and Representation

Agni Gupta (’24) discusses the implications of Booktok’s white bias. “The only books being recommended are by white authors, leaving no room for authors of color to exist alongside them.”