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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.

What we can learn from lousy public transportation

Over the weekend, I took a trip to Manhattan. Not very unusual for a Stevens student, but it was on this particular trip that I took a lot of public transportation.

Tips from a recovered

Hopefully these tips will help you gain control over your time and overcome the beast that is procrastination.

If you say you do this enough, you’re lying

It’s no secret that happiness is in short supply. On the news, across social media, and virtually all around us, we’re bombarded with sadness and negativity.

Why Gradarius (and technology for schoolwork in general) sucks

If you ask any freshman who’s currently taking calculus how the homework is, they’ll probably mention a site called “Gradarius.” While the way to pronounce the name is debated among some students (some say grade-arius, others gruh-darius, or still others gra-doodle) there’s one common theme among opinions: it sucks.

To be a kid just a little longer

A few days ago, I talked with a sophomore friend of mine about college, and I asked him if he had any plans for where he might want to go.

Trusting the process

Throughout the years of going through high school, graduating, and starting college, I've learned to trust the process.