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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.

Wait, is there an exam this week?

Do you happen to have essays, presentations, and quizzes all due this or next week? As freshmen, we are starting to get into the intensive part of our semesters, where we may have two or more exams in one week, followed by multiple assignments to complete.

Imposter syndrome

So there I was, sitting in MIS 110: Creative Problem Solving in Computing, learning my first coding language, when I had a sudden realization: “Why am I here?” 

How to avoid a burnout?

By the time this article is published, three weeks would have gone by since the first day of our freshman year.

‘Twas the summer before college

‘Twas the summer before college when all through the house, I was procrastinating packing, and slacking about.

This summer was memorable, but not in the way of crazy graduation parties, trips with friends in Europe, or having a major glow-up.

What it means to be a duck

Dear first-year Ducks, I would like to congratulate everyone on achieving this great milestone in your life. As a fresh new Duck, I can testify how much emotion this experience has and will bring me for the next four plus years.

On growth

While walking to the park, I passed some girls taking graduation photos. My overly sentimental side kicked in so hard. This girl had the brightest smile, and I couldn’t help but picture myself in her shoes.

Advice to freshmen

As the year ends, I wonder how I fit so much stuff into my shoebox of a dorm and how I will possibly get all of it out.

On loneliness

My freshman year has been fantastic. Well, not really. But it hasn’t been terrible, and because of that, I hate complaining.

Tower terror

Now, in my second semester, the pain of the new “University Towers” is hitting me. I’ll give you a glimpse into the life of me, an obvious freshman student.

The art of wanting to manage everything

Take a deeeep breath. Go ahead. Now let it go. Do that a couple more times. Now, it’s time for me to ruin your relaxation.