When you are in a rush and realize you have not eaten it might be the best time to conclude in-house dining has its benefits. The main one being it is convenient. Out of my cohort I am probably the person that spent a good portion of time there at Food.com: the in-house restaurant at …
Finding a summer internship is a trying process of searching, applying, and writing cover letter after cover letter until you get an interview that leads to a job. So, when my summer plans to participate in one of Maxwell’s global programs was abruptly cancelled due to COVID-19, I really considered calling the summer a wash. …
It really helps sometimes when at a place like Newhouse with all its good and greatness to simply if you can, to get away. Grad school or school in general is hard and there is a reason why vacation time is put into the schedule. However, when in school it may not seem like a …
I often think there is something genuinely magical about Newhouse. I’m not trying to be funny or make things up, but I feel like there’s something in the air here where you are simply free to be as goal oriented or to dream as much as you want. And while doing all that dreaming or …
We are living in the digital age. The intersection between our digital identity and reality is becoming harder to distinguish since our digital footprint lasts forever. Social media has become the sneak-peeks and highlight reels of our lives. If we’re not cognizant of the time we spend scrolling down our timelines, comparison and anxiety can …
Self-care is a phrase that I think has become even more popular over the years and it is something that is needed to be practiced as a graduate student. In my time here at Newhouse it has taught me that to do well in such a beautifully demanding scenario like Newhouse, self-care needs to be …
I think the myth that graduate students are adults and do not need support is a lie. Graduate students are students first and foremost regardless of their age. I know for me, support, or to be specific, emotional support is so crucial to the journey. I do not think I fully understood or appreciated it …
The original plans I had for spring break involved a trip to Texas. I was supposed to be one of nearly 20 students to attend the 2020 SXSW festival. I was looking forward to it for two reasons. The first one being I had never been to Texas before and the second was because the …
The influx of technology and digital platforms has made the world accessible at one’s fingertips. Unlike ever before, there’s a revolving door of news updates. The internet serves as a platform for advocacy in the rise of grassroots organizations, influencers, and activists. However, in the wake of a pandemic and self-isolation, frequent news notifications may …