It’s alright to have a rough first year
By Josie Sydnor | October 4, 2020It’s atypical to have everything figured out by the end of first year anyway, and this is the first time that we’re trying to figure anything out during a pandemic.
It’s atypical to have everything figured out by the end of first year anyway, and this is the first time that we’re trying to figure anything out during a pandemic.
All I know for sure is that my previous U.Va. life will have to stay in March, and that the only way to ensure that is by approaching this fall with an open mind and a willingness to adapt.
In some ways, it felt inappropriate to call for a celebration given the fear that so many people are experiencing right now. However, the elements that made up my birthday helped us contribute to controlling the spread of the virus and staying sane while quarantining.
If you’re reading this late at night as a break from your homework, take this as a sign to go to bed and get some rest.
While daily rain storms may be a drag, hopefully my advice will lead to dryer walks to class during spring showers.
Even though I won’t completely regain the piano skills I’ve lost, I’ve discovered a new way to continue my love for playing the piano through movie scores.
Sally's visit to Charlottesville made me realize how much she has changed over the course of two years — she's still my little sister, but she's not my "baby" sister anymore.
I actually consider myself to be a book hoarder — I’ve never given away a book I’ve received, and my 20-year-strong collection is scattered throughout the places I’ve lived in the past.
We tend to place more value in our natural talents because we dislike failing, but it’s rare to succeed when trying something new for the first time.
Although we spent hours designing our common space, our best piece is tucked away in the back hallway where almost no one sees it.