Say what you will about the term system, but one perk is that we get the incredible “Yay, I’m done!” feeling twice per semester, not just once. I turned in my final papers on Friday and Saturday. One was a research paper, the other a reflection on how a novel we read connects to the themes we discussed in class.…
First Term, The Finals Jam
And just like that it all flew by- I’m at the end of my first term at Wellesley! It still feels a little bit too early for any sort of personal reflection- I’ll save that for the ends of semesters and of years- but I do think it’s time for a little bit of looking back, and what better…
Week 6 & Finals
It’s week 6! This term has gone by so quickly, and most of next week will be spent studying for finals. Most W students haven’t found the term system to be too overwhelming and stressful. In the beginning of the term, I honestly really enjoyed the term system, but towards the last few weeks, that’s when it became very overwhelming…
Running routes
The path around Lake Waban measures a little over two miles. Some parts are rocky, some parts are narrow, and one part is a boardwalk through a marsh. I’d bet that every runner on campus has run that path. But it’s short, and the terrain is really uneven in some parts, and a large section of it is closed off…
Weekly Updates and Reflections
We made it to the end of Week 6, which means one thing… final exams are next week! The term system has really kept me on my toes. I spent way too much time on a Statistics problem set on Thursday and Friday, so this weekend is a much needed break from it all. After a Netflix Party watching Legend…
Learning to Think Economically
The birds are chirping, the grass is green, and the sun is rising on my first fall at Wellesley College! It feels both like I’ve been here forever and I just got here yesterday. As you might remember from my first post, I arrived at Wellesley very undecided on what I wanted to major in. This hasn’t changed a…
Three Lessons…
Hi! Today I wanted to dedicate my post to discussing my personal growth in college. After 2 years in college, I think I’ve learned so much about the world, other people, and myself. I think it’s so important to reflect on my life over a period and consider what I value. Here are a few of the ways my perspective…
What Being a Virtual Student (at Wellesley!) is Really Like
Hello hello! Welcome back to another post. We have two weeks left of term 1, so final exams and papers are imminent. Before jumping in to my post today, I wanted to share some fall@Wellesley photos Katie sent me the other day. I can almost feel the crisp air and hear the crunch of leaves on the ground. Over here…
Saying yes
I love getting a good night’s sleep. Ever since I went off to boarding school, I’ve noticed that I prioritize sleep more than many of my peers do. I’m no stranger to falling asleep in class (especially last fall, when I had three classes in a row starting at 8:30 and I had been up since 4:30 a.m. for crew),…
Oh The Places We Go
Before anyone says anything, I promise I really was planning to post my “Why Wellesley?” story this week! I was getting all ready to sit down and write about it this morning, when I started thinking about how important visiting campus was for me when I was choosing a college. How can I expect you to know what it’s really…