COURTESY OF RILEY STRAIT Strait reflects on how childlike innocence and spirit can persist in a long train ride.
JIYUN GUO / DESIGN & LAYOUT EDITOR Koldas strives to put a smile on her face after taking a midterm, no matter how horrible it was.
COURTESY OF ANNE LI Li describes how she learned to love herself.
COURTESY OF ARANTZA GARCIA In a bookshop looking for my next book at age 15. I had just finished reading Wicked by Gregory Maguire at this time.
COURTESY OF RUBEN DIAZ Diaz offers advice on how to fully appreciate every aspect of yourself and live unapologetically.
COURTESY OF TALIA LEHRER A view of Eagles fans at the 2025 Super Bowl Parade in Philadelphia.
COURTESY OF JULIA MENDES QUEIROZ Mendes Queiroz suggests visiting Oriole Park at Camden Yards to help settle into Baltimore.
COURTESY OF RESHMITA NAYUDU Exploring a bookstore in D.C.!
COURTESY OF KAITLIN TAN Low tide at sunset in Boracay, Philippines.
COURTESY OF LEO LIN Just a philosopher contemplating the bridge between existence and absurdity... or maybe just wondering if I left my oven on.
COURTESY OF KAYLEE NGUYEN Nguyen living out her dream as a princess.
COURTESY OF AYDEN MIN Min discusses her (admittedly cliche) dream of true love, and how this has grown and changed to mean something much different.
COURTESY OF JANICE LIN A young Janice at a musical choir performance.
COURTESY OF RESHAM TALWAR Talwar reflects on her childhood growing up in New Delhi and the changes she experienced since she moved away.
COURTESY OF ARANTZA GARCIA Mulani highlights that stepping out of her comfort zone was integral to achieving personal growth.
COURTESY OF RUBAN DIAZ Diaz breaks down his top tips for realistic and achievable goal-setting.
JIYUN GUO / DESIGN AND LAYOUT EDITOR Koldas walks us through how she stepped away from doomscrolling and gives advice on we too can shed our unhealthy habits.
COURTESY OF JULIA SCHAGER Schager discusses the importance of consciously observing a day of rest each week, which has helped her appreciate mindfulness and prioritize personal growth.
