The J Curve is a trendline showing an initial loss immediately followed by a dramatic gain, kind of in the shape of a “J” (hence the name).
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Hey everybody, in what will be my sixth time writing for The Stute over my illustrious career (3 of which being The Stupe), I would like to share with you all my submission for Commencement speaker.
A little while ago (about 4 years), I spent my first year as a Stevens student. It was a lot different from any other first-year college experience, mainly due to the large restrictions placed (the main one being that only first-year students were permitted on campus, and even that was optional).
In writing this final editorial for The Stute’s 121st volume, I find myself filled with a mix of emotions. Although I am not graduating this year since I’m on a five-year co-op track, I began my journey with many members of the class of 2024 in 2020.
Internships are difficult to get, especially in this day and age. And with finals creeping up on us, it can be frustrating when you see everyone around you getting one along with a salary while you’re trying to study for finals.
We often take for granted the ubiquitous things that we assume everyone has. Access to clean drinking water, access to food, and access to a warm place to sleep are things we are aware of that not everyone has access to.
This semester, I’ve had a little more time on my hands than I have in the past since I’m a senior and graduation is right around the corner.
As the semester and this column come to an end and the weather becomes increasingly warm, I want to conclude this semester of thrilling exploration with some tips and advice for this summer and future semesters of adventure as a Stevens student — so sit back, relax, enjoy the sun, and embark on this exciting journey of exploration with me!
Now that the semester is ending and I’m about to graduate, this is going to be my last Girl(ish) Talk column ever.
It was around 1 a.m. and I was walking around the back of Pi Kitchen with a friend. I stumbled across a little furry blob on the floor and got down on the ground to look at it.