Op-Eds
college
On the social archetypes of “good” education
There is value to the broad idea of “teaching students how to think” through liberal arts, but is it really worth forcing students to spend almost two years slogging through classes they may not be remotely interested in?
academics
Five ways to up your study game
It’s not that you're not smart — it’s just that you’re studying the wrong way.
advice
The forever dreaded non-STEM conversation: your major
If you’re an English major or in a similar boat, it can often lead to awkward conversations and smaller tips. So my advice? Lie.
love
Love is a thing that grows
I didn’t choose piano; for a while, it was more of a nuisance than a hobby. But somehow, sometime, love grew.
doctor
So, you want to be a doctor?
It’s not an easy path you’ve chosen, and you know that too. But one thing is for sure — there’s infinite possibilities to get from point A to point B.
dress
No, I’m not unprofessional just because I wear a ___.
While I don’t have a problem with the attire for work itself, restricting self-expression makes company life dull and too old-fashioned.
diet
Animals or veggies?
When people assume that vegans only eat salads, I believe that it’s because people don’t know what you can actually eat.
hobbies
The mysterious case of the disappearing hobbies
If nothing we do reflects our interests beyond career aspirations, then a whole chunk of who you are is left behind.
joy
What happened to the joy in life?
You’re suddenly faced with a harsh reality — work is sucking up all your free time. What happened to the joy in life?
Mental Health
Navigating the world of online mental health awareness
On social media, a creator describes a list of symptoms that leads them to conclude they have depression. The weird thing is, those symptoms sound a lot like things you experience every day.