The Power of Journaling

Sydney Sawyer(12) expresses her love for journaling and how the act can transform oneself. She also notes how the act of journaling has evolved from fantasy stories to personal anecdotes.

Why You Should Study Abroad

Jaeden Klassen (’24) draws upon their experiences to detail some of the benefits of doing a study abroad. “It allows you to truly immerse yourself in lifestyles that are so different from your own–or more similar than you might think.”

Tired of Classical Music? Try Bossa Nova

Diego Hurtado-Cardenas (’26) advocates for expanding your musical horizons by listening to Bossa Nova. “…from the gentle sound of the guitar, to the violins and trumpets, the Portuguese language with that Brazilian accent that sounds so soft yet so powerful, Bossa Nova is full of life.”

The Connection Between Storytelling and Memory

Cecelia Brush (’24) connects a personal experience to research on the power of storytelling. “When the emotions we feel while telling the story match those we felt during the moment it happened, our memories are jogged in a unique way that takes us back to the moment, able to recall significant details.”

A Reflection on “Last Moments”: Finding Enjoyment in Everyday Life

Senior Joshua Lee (’24) reflects on appreciating last moments and how a future orientation can cause us to miss the joys of everyday. “The promise of a reinvented self–immune to current faults, problems, and worries–makes the future an incredibly beckoning thought. However, a life geared toward it becomes an unquenchable thirst, never to be satisfied.”