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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.

And this is supposed to be fun?

I absolutely hate horror movies. I mean, I will do just about anything to avoid watching one. If there’s an opportunity to choose a different movie, I’ll take it.

Day of the dead(line)

The smell of pumpkin spice, the sight of Halloween decorations, and the noise of leaves falling from the trees fill Stevens’ campus all around.

Alright, alright, alright

There are certain notifications you just don’t want to see on Canvas. An announcement from your professor is already enough to make you pause what you’re doing and check what it says.

Breaking bad habits

As I get comfortable on campus, I recognize the major transition from teenage life to young adulthood. Only one month into this new environment, I feel as though I know everything and everyone on campus.

You see how this looks, right?

I watched Primetime recently, and I don’t really know what I expected going into it. I knew it was about Chris Hansen and To Catch a Predator.

Take it one step at a time

The pressure to socialize and get involved on campus is REAL. Words cannot describe the hardship of managing classes, homework, routine, clubs, sports, and on top of that, social life.

Do we have to ask this again?

We’re a month into the fall semester, and I’m already tired of answering these three questions. “What’s your name?” “What’s your major?”

Self-identity

College. For the past summer, every incoming freshman has been obsessing over the idea of college. Whether it be from excitement or stress, freshmen are now encountering a life-changing experience head on.

How many hoodies is too many?

How many hoodies is too many? I’ve been asking myself this question for the past few weeks, and I still haven’t found an answer.

One down, three to go

With the exception of final exams and projects, my freshman year at Stevens is pretty much over. As I type this, it is a little hard to believe.