As a young girl, I never expected dancing to be so expressive as someone who used to be in dance class during my elementary school years. I love dancing mainly because it gives me the freedom to express myself how I feel whether it’s being happy or sad. Dancing became an exciting hobby for me, and till this day it still remains one. I dance in my room either for fun or to practice a dance to better understand its steps as I turn on my headphones and move around my room. Each

“Oh my gosh! Was that the last order?” I said over some frantic button smashing. “Omg, I think we just four-starred. Omg, we beat it. It’s over. We beat the game!” My brother was yelling over the ending credit music of the game Overcooked. The game we grinded over for weeks, countless hours sitting on the living room couch. Day and night, we were coming up with strategies, stressing over eggs, dirty dishes, and uncooked pasta. And now, we finally beat it... But how? How could

Simplicity & Beauty of the Channelled Whelk As I read Anne Morrow Lindbergh book Gift from the Sea, I could not put the book down because I felt as if I related to each specific shell. However, the one I resonated with the most was chapter II “Channelled Whelk”. This chapter reminded me of a current issue I face, which is finding “simplification of life” (Lindbergh 18). When I was 8 years old, my father brought a huge Channelled Whelk, I could not-—till this day—hold the sh

Challenges Faced by First-Generation College Students For many first-generation college students, stepping onto a college campus is more than just pursuing a degree; it is about breaking barriers, reshaping family narratives, and striving for a better future. These students want an educational journey filled with ambition and perseverance, yet they often encounter significant challenges that can make success seem like an uphill battle. Financial struggles, lack of guidance