When looking for options behind high school, most students consider many options before deciding their path. Oftentimes, financials are a huge part of a student’s decisions. When college acceptance time comes around in the spring, a quick “hierarchy” of students forms. In my experience, students heading to private schools gain a sense of superiority and are quick to judge students who are going to state … Continue reading The elitist ideas of higher education

Embarrassing moments are generally considered a negative concept due to the fact that feelings of guilt or shame usually follow close behind, so saying that embarrassing moments are actually a good thing may seem like an unpopular opinion. Of course, doing something to make yourself look like an idiot is never a great feeling in the moment, but from personal experience, embarrassment has led to … Continue reading Flashes of embarrassment

When I was thirteen years old, I began my political journey. I decided it was time for me to identify with the views of a particular party. This came as a result of my participation in a pre-AP US history class, where the teacher had us take a political ideology quiz. After taking the quiz, it was revealed that I was, in fact, a Democrat, … Continue reading The problems of political labels

I’m just going to go out there and say it. I hate myself. Before anyone makes a lofty assumption, please continue reading because I’ll explain why I hate myself and why it is okay. But yes, it’s true. I think I genuinely hate myself. Not only because I’m writing this in a Google Doc where I might accidentally share this with my professor, or even … Continue reading I hate myself (and why it’s okay)