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Posts published in “Mind of a Freshman”

Mind of a Freshman is an Opinion column written by one or two first-year Stevens students to discuss life experiences during their time at Stevens, and other related subject matter.

First-year freaky food combos

As first-years, we are between the crossroads of an unlimited meal plan and the urge to illegally cook food in our dorms.

Why I have gotten better at procrastinating

Now, the title may seem like I have improved at avoiding procrastination, but it is quite the opposite. If you have ever left an assignment for the last minute and turned it in to receive an acceptable score, then you would know the feeling of accomplishment.

When physics laws are broken

Ever study for a test only to find your mind blank once you read the first question? Now, this would not be an issue on a small quiz, but the exam I took the past week holds 35 percent of

my physics grade.

Zooming through the semester

Is it just me, or did Zoom not exist until late 2020? This video conferencing platform has risen in popularity as the need for online meetings demands a universal platform.

A hello to my future friends

Now that it is November and we are in the thankful spirit, I would like to express some thanks to the people who have helped me reach this point.

Dear best friend

For context, this is about my best friend who’s attending another college right now. We met as kids on my first competitive swim team.

A commuter’s commute

Commuting cannot be as bad as traversing the seven seas on a small canoe with a broken paddle, right? Okay, maybe not as bad as I make it seem, but commuting can be enjoyable and productive if you make use of the time.

Spooky season

I sometimes say I can smell the seasons coming. The smell of decaying leaves wafts through the streets, and the 65-degree air permeates my nostrils and the stitches in my $19.99 Marshalls sweater.

A halfway progress bar

Have you ever played Geometry Dash and made it to the halfway checkpoint? Well, here we are at that point for this eventful fall semester.

Fleeting time

Right across the river, I’m reminded how fast time passes. In the city, everything is changing all the time and too quickly for most people.