Personal Essays - The Temple News

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

A student reflects on how moving back home during the pandemic has improved her relationship with her family.

A student describes her experience moving into a residence hall during the COVID-19 pandemic to move off campus later that semester.

A student describes how being forced to exert twice as much effort into making new friends virtually actually made her more outgoing than before.

A student recalls spending their summer reading anti-racist books to become a culturally responsive educator.

A student describes how her missed opportunities were replaced with unexpected experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A student describes how her year has been reflected through The Strokes’ new album.

A student describes her experience working as a cashier at a bakery while struggling to enforce public health precautions.

A senior shares why she won’t feel like celebrating her achievement of graduating from college next year.

A student discusses the differences in voting processes between the electoral systems in the United States and her home country.