About one year ago, I had a life-changing realization. I was taking a shower, following my usual shampoo and conditioner routine, and suddenly I realized that every single product in the shower was plastic.
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.
The air has turned brisk. Red and yellow leaves fall; a frosting on the streets. Days are getting shorter, and the nights are growing longer.
Throughout elementary school, I wore color-coordinated clothes that were carefully selected by my grandma. Even though we did not live in the same house, she managed to plan many of my outfits through detailed descriptions explained over the phone.
If there are only so many waking hours in a day, why not make the absolute most of every second?
Now, imagine you’re on a subway.
As Family Weekend approached, I found myself spiraling into a pit of confusion. Was I supposed to show my parents around this place that I have only known for a month?
Humans are social creatures, and at times, we all need a big, warm hug. As a result, a healthy amount of oxytocin is released in our brains, and we develop feelings of trust and connection.
College is full of twists and turns, ups and downs, and an occasional loopty-loop thrown in for good measure. You might be a current college student who is experiencing motion sickness on the roller coaster that is student life.
Eyes tell stories. If you had looked into my eyes on the day of my high school graduation, you would have seen that the last thing I wanted to do after I received my diploma was to ever think about the last four years again.
As a rising freshman, I was prepared to receive questions regarding my major, school choice, and future career aspirations. My answers were fairly standard and consistent when asked about these topics.
We progress through life in stages. In each stage, we dedicate all of our time toward preparing ourselves for the next one.