Proving Myself
So much of my life has revolved around proving myself: I chose Duke because that proved I worked hard in school for years and years. I traveled all ov...
Dear Seniors, I Just Want You To Know
Stressed, overwhelmed, sad, confused, lonely, overcommitted, anxious, angry, envious: these are the emotions I’ve been seeing around campus, especia...
Disengagement
7:12pm Saturday night, walking to my dinner reservation at 7:15, restaurant is a fifteen-minute walk: Thoughts running through my head as I power-walk...
On Being Strong
“You’re so much stronger than you think,” Mandy, a Pure Barre instructor, says, in the middle of every Pure Barre class. (Pure Barre is a 55-min...
Dear Class of 2020
Dear Class of 2020, You made it. Being here is a huge accomplishment. And one that people—you, too, probably—have dreamed of for a long time. I’...
10 Things Europe Has Taught Me
In just three weeks in Europe, I’ve learned a lot. 1. Europeans like to stare. A lot. Hi, yes, I am American. Yes I do have giant blue eyes. Y...
My Biggest Insecurity
I knew I needed to post something. Aside from the fact that it’s been two weeks, I needed to let out some emotions. I don’t really know where to b...
To Passionate People Who Want To Change The World
People here are so passionate. I look around and am so inspired by the passion of my peers. By their drive and commitment and pure interests. We have...