Ed Observers
first impressions
Making first impressions: Don’t get stuck in your head
Perhaps the only way to prevent yourself from sinking into that ocean of once-seen faces, to light a rescue beacon before it’s too late, is to do something remarkable.
fear
The fear of rejection: an epidemic
Each rejection felt like a stab of “you’re not good enough,” and because of this fear, I missed out on so many opportunities to grow.
artificial intelligence
The AI Divide: Creating a New Class System in Education
The conversation around AI in education isn't just about technology; it's about fairness and opportunity.
beauty
“TikTok pretty”: Beauty is more of a public performance than ever
Beauty has seemingly become a matter of public affirmation: something that, in its most desired form, draws a type of universal and objective consensus.
declining
Declining Plan C: Livin’ La Vida Girl Math
When it comes to the excess of declining dollars each semester, the money just doesn’t feel real.
imagination
Ineffable experience of music
The feeling music brings me is palpable, providing a meaning through sound to otherwise inexpressible emotions.
fitting in
Spill the T(ay)!: On being the last puzzle piece
As I grew and moved, the fictional and real worlds I tended to held a stark contrast — there were no more bus-best-friends, no boy next door.
communication
Making long-distance friendships work: A formula
To make long-distance relationships work, we need both types of communication consistently, not just when it is convenient.
emotions
Trauma dumping in the Campus Times Opinions section
The CT Opinions section provided a safe space, a written outlet where I could delve into my sadness and anger without feeling like a burden.
adulthood
Growing up into nostalgia
Recently, I’ve been grappling with a feeling of impending adulthood — what it entails, what it takes away, and what it creates.
