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(06/13/22 7:47pm)
The last few weeks of my life have felt like utter chaos — and not the good kind. In fact, the whole month of April just felt chaotic. There’s something about April that just makes it feel like a bit of a hell month. With it being at the end of the semester, it feels as if every possible assignment is due or exams fall back-to-back right before finals. All of this also seems to happen when the weather finally gets nicer and all you want to do is soak in the sun with your friends.
(04/11/22 6:37am)
A little over two and a half years ago, I decided to become a vegetarian. While somewhat difficult at first, it has proven to be a change I am really proud of. It brought me closer to my sister, motivated me to cook more and has become something I can bond over with new friends who also happen to be vegetarian.
(03/11/22 10:34pm)
It feels as if we are at the point of the semester in which things get even more chaotic than they were before. In some ways, that feels a little impossible given how busy the last few weeks have been. At the same time, somehow the upcoming weeks seem to hold even more chaos. With that being said, I have found myself spending more and more time in libraries.
(02/20/22 5:05pm)
I like to describe myself as a wordy person. By saying that, I don’t mean that I enjoy talking a lot. In fact, I am actually quite the opposite given my introverted personality. What I mean to say is that I love words and all the ways to enjoy words — whether it be through reading books, listening to podcasts or writing my own poetry. Most significantly, I’ve incorporated this love of mine into my daily life through journaling.
(02/11/22 3:51pm)
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(11/09/21 5:34am)
I think it’s safe to say that the second half of the semester ensues a different level of stress in the lives of college students. This particular time is when things begin to ramp up and motivation tends to fall. Some might be feeling more homesick as we await Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks, while others might face increased anxiety regarding upcoming midterms or projects. Regardless of the specific cause, it seems that a lack of motivation or exhaustion is something that college students commonly struggle with during this time.
(11/07/21 5:04pm)
I am an absolute sucker for fall — maybe the title of this article gave that away. Nonetheless, my love for this season goes deeper than finally having an opportunity to use the semi-cliché phrase of “turning over a new leaf.” Fall is all about a fresh start, and I love everything about that.
(09/30/21 9:46pm)
We’ve all heard the cliche, overgeneralized statement that there are two types of people in the world. You might have heard it applied to the categorization of introverts and extroverts, realists and idealists or any other two contrasting labels. Regardless of its application, this statement presents a unique yet possibly contentious perspective solely based on one characteristic.
(07/25/21 8:19pm)
In the summer of 2019, I visited Boston for the first time. I had just graduated from high school, and my parents said we could go on a family trip to a location of my choosing. As a longtime history fanatic, it had been my dream to visit Boston — a city known for historical events such as the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. Thus, I knew exactly where I wanted to go.
(05/05/21 11:51am)
I think it is safe to say that for many of us, our college experience has been anything but “normal” for over a year now due to the pandemic. For about two weeks now, my days have been even more abnormal — not because of the pandemic, but because of a concussion. Here’s a look into how it’s been…
(06/13/21 8:13pm)
Poet William Butler Yeats once wrote, “I know that I shall meet my fate / Somewhere among the clouds above." While these words were written in a poem about the late Major Robert Gregory who served as an Irish aviator, I sometimes feel as if they were written for me because of how much comfort I find in them. You may be wondering how a 19-year-old girl could find solace in a poem like this — to that, I invite you to take a look at my love for clouds.
(04/04/21 7:24pm)
I hope I don’t sound too pretentious when I say that I have never really been the type of person to spend hours watching television. While I will occasionally indulge in binge watching a show or a movie series, it is not my first choice on how to spend my free time.
(02/23/21 5:45am)
For as long as I can remember, I have kept a journal. I think I was six when I first started journaling with a notebook that had a lock and key — after all, a six-year-old has pretty confidential information to hide from prying eyes. In fact, I was so paranoid that someone would read my journal that I would rip up each page of a journal after I had finished using up all the pages.
(02/12/21 5:39am)
February is officially in full swing, and that means Valentine’s Day is too. On a recent trip to the grocery store, I found myself surrounded with all things red and pink as soon as I entered. From gourmet chocolates to stuffed animals to heart-shaped novelty gifts — you name it and they had it. Walking past the front of the store, I felt a slight pang in my heart when I realized I would — once again — have to spend the holiday alone this year.
(02/02/21 1:48am)
Music has always been a big part of my life. Whether it has been songs from my Pakistani roots or those from growing up in America, music has served as a constant companion. When I was little, my dad would play CDs of Bollywood songs whenever we were driving somewhere. As I grew older, I began to discover American artists — the Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato — many of whom hold a special place in my heart today. After all, once a Swiftie, always a Swiftie!
(11/18/20 1:46am)
I have always been the type of person to hand write my notes. Not only am I a fan of these handwritten notes, but I go the extra mile with color coordination, calligraphy and washi tape. Thus, online school proved particularly tricky for me. I found myself gradually typing them alongside lectures on my laptop instead of moving back and forth between my laptop and notebook. Since everything was online, I felt like my notes also had to be online in order to keep everything uniform — it also just felt a lot easier to do so.
(11/06/20 5:51pm)
Usually, my biggest worry during the semester is my grades — am I going to be able to maintain the letter grade I have been working towards or not? However, my priorities are a lot different this semester, like many other things. Instead of being worked up about points I missed on an assignment, I find myself getting agitated by encounters with people who refuse to wear masks or those who wear theirs incorrectly. My biggest worry now is getting coronavirus. And a few days ago, it almost came true.
(10/07/20 10:46pm)
Despite all of the changes to the school year as a result of COVID-19, I was really excited to move back to Charlottesville and begin my second year. As a nursing student, the start of second year meant a lot more than no longer being the new class on Grounds. Second year meant actually feeling like a nursing student — from receiving our engraved stethoscopes to wearing scrubs whilst going to clinical labs.
(09/24/20 11:22pm)
I am not a hugger, and when I say this, I am not over exaggerating. Let me provide a little insight on just how much I hate hugs — my best friend and I have only hugged seven times in the span of five years.
(09/21/20 3:45am)
I have always been the type of person to prefer snacks over meals. I would much rather munch on various foods throughout the day instead of eating three meals a day. Is that a little unhealthy? Some would say so — I disagree. Snacks are superior, and I stand by that.
