The Language of Anthropology
“Anthropology is that which makes the unfamiliar familiar and the familiar unfamiliar”- is how my professor would define it. These words resonate with my understanding and experience of our socio-cultural worlds. Anthropology is a language that renders alien cultures understandable and one’s own societies mysterious. Although I have acquired myriad complexities from anthropology, I have […]
The Wisdom and War of College Interviews
Under the soft light of her desk, Padma sits with her pen between her teeth, flipping thoughtlessly through her ancient Greek history textbook. There’s an exam coming up, but she just can’t seem to focus her bleary eyes on the Acropolis. Her mind is far too preoccupied. Tomorrow, she has an interview with an alumnus […]
Reintroducing Athena
“Do not train youth to learning by force or harshness, but direct them to it by what amuses their minds, so you may discover with accuracy the regular bent of the genius of each…” –Plato,The Republic¨… Μή τοίνυν βία είπον, ώ άρεστε, τούς παίδας εν τοίς μαθήμασιν αλλά παιζοντας τρέφε, ίνα καί μάλλον οίός τής […]
How to Adjust to College Life
“You can’t sit with us”, mean girl Regina George’s words echoed in my head as I made my way to college for the first time. I cursed myself for watching Mean Girls the night before. Will college life for me be one of continuous anxiety or like Cady, I would eventually find my people and […]
Three Time Management Techniques to Conquer the Clock
Days tick by. Then months. Deadlines race toward us with a vengeance. The college application process often feels like a battle against the clock. And often, we feel like we’re losing. While juggling an onslaught of never-ending tasks, from standardized tests, school examinations, capstone projects, research papers, and much more, it’s almost like you’re constantly […]
How to Write a Powerful UK Personal Statement
Wakey wakey, UCAS applicant! I come bearing tips on writing a winning Personal Statement. Tip 1: Hook the reader “I remember when I was ten years old. After returning home from school, I would spend hours putting LEGO parts together to make a car.” How do you feel? I, for one, am uninterested. The above […]
Let’s Talk about Mental Health
“Of course it is happening inside your head, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” Harry Potter, JK Rowling Health: a state of being when your body, mind, and spirit function in perfect harmony. “Perfect” is definitely not a word that could be used to describe our current reality when […]
How to Choose a College
As I stepped onto this quaint, New England campus, I felt as though I was departing to a fantastical realm, replete with new sights, sounds, smells, and people that appeared almost otherworldly. I tread along a cobblestone path, passed by men and women sporting wacky fashion and colorful hair, hoisting signboards about the latest hot-button […]
How to Write a Successful Common App Activities List in 2023
Filling out the Common Application can be a simple yet time-consuming task. While the majority of the form is objective in nature, there are some subjective elements. One of these is the Activities List. Today, we’ll be discussing how to make the most of it. Let’s start with the basics. You can enter up […]
Time Management and Productivity Hacks
Excelling at academics, nailing those three-pointers, perfecting your pitch, contributing to your community, grinding hard at an internship, and cultivating a genuine passion for…well, something—getting through high school ain’t an average Joe job anymore. The question is how do you transform an average Joe into a distinguished Joe who can handle all of the above, and […]