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The Privilege of University Advising
Getting into a university seems the ultimate goal for lots of students. Worries from parents, pressures from school, peers’ achievements…...
Anonymous
Feb 22, 20254 min read


Never Be Pressured Into Choosing a Specialization
I’ve always told others that I love to write. I love writing and immersing myself in another world, pouring my imagination and daydreams...
Ava See
Feb 22, 20252 min read


What are we feeding our brains?
Book lovers may often find themselves searching for a good book to settle down with, whether it's realism, fantasy, science fiction, or...
Isabel PHAN (11JQU)
Nov 22, 20244 min read


The Burnout Generation: Why We're All Exhausted
Okay, let’s be honest—when did 'grinding' become our entire personality? When was the last time we relaxed without feeling guilty?...
Isabel PHAN (11JQU)
Nov 15, 20244 min read


What is online addiction doing to teenagers?
Which app has the most screentime? What brands do you buy your clothes from? What brands do you buy makeup from? How many of your choices...
Isabel PHAN (11JQU)
Nov 15, 20243 min read


Can Social Media and Relationships Mix?
Connection. Communication. A sense of belonging. Love. Affection. A world without connection. An age of infinite connections. A fake...
Isabel PHAN (11JQU)
Nov 14, 20244 min read


The Illusion of Advocacy: Activism in the Age of Social Media
A pandemic of plastic fingers tap hastily away at screens, programmed to follow the trends of whatever topic has peaked the world’s...
Isabel PHAN (11JQU)
Nov 14, 20244 min read


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Author: N. Ray This summer, I found myself going through a phase of seasonal depression —summer depression to be exact— but the motive...
Isabel PHAN (11JQU)
Nov 8, 20245 min read


Shallow
Author: Y. Jiang Her debating is so…” My mother told me that my debate coach trailed off, furrowing his brows as his gaze roved upwards,...
Isabel PHAN (11JQU)
Nov 8, 20244 min read


Writing to Right Wrongs
Writing letters empowers us to make a difference—if not in the legal outcomes of these cases, at least in a way that comforts activists.
The Don't Be Afraid Team
Dec 13, 20234 min read

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