Personal Essays

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A student discusses how he’s avoided politics in the past and desires to be more informed.

One student describes how reading novels again relates to his recovery from depression.

A student reflects on feelings of loss and missing out on her birthday due to the pandemic.

A student addresses how the pandemic has affected his physical and mental health.

A student discusses her toxic relationship with social media and how she keeps it in check.

A student discusses the criticisms of Britney Spears and how they pertain to her own life.

A student opens up about experiencing emotional numbing caused by her anxiety medication.

A student explains her relationship with religion and how she found faith during high school.

A student reflects on her experience with sexual assault and explains why sexual assault jokes are not humorous to her.

A student discusses how the relationship between Judaism and “Star Trek” has impacted his life.