Growth Mindset. Shared Vulnerability. Funds of Knowledge. Community Collaboration.
Lilly Hescheles (’24) tells the story of how she learned to trust herself and take risks. “My experience on this trip acted as one of the first times I took a chance that was scary — it was the beginning of putting myself into uncomfortable situations in order to live a true life.”
Read More The Power of Living FreelySophia Marrs (’24) advocates for treating our mental health with the same seriousness that we treat our physical health. “No one would choose to walk on a broken foot, so why do people choose to walk on a broken mind?”
Read More Dismissing Mental HealthNora Zain (’24) offers suggestions and a quiz to help us notice the little things in life. “And what’s a better way to show that appreciation than to remember the little things- those small gestures, preferences, and moments that hold sentimental value? “
Read More The Art of Remembering the Little ThingsAva Dawson (’24) reflects on what she’s learned through the college application process. “…some of the things I value most–my happiness, purpose, adventure, knowledge, creativity–are likely not going to be as supported by Stanford, Harvard, or Yale.”
Read More Ignore the hype: finding the right college for youAlicia Dyer (’25) explores where our writing identities come from and what makes good writing. “There’s always a next time. There’s always another story, another day, another piece of paper.”
Read More What is a “good” writer?
