In Their Words

To America With Nothing

One of the biggest setbacks I've had since coming to the USA has been the rebuilding of my life. Many students at Norwich chose to go to the school along with many of their friends from high school, but I chose to come here because of the opportunity that was presented to me. While at first I found it quite brave of me to do so, there were many issues. I really had to put myself out there, position myself in situations where I could meet people who come from different backgrounds and worlds that were completely foreign to me. Through it all, I've found a nice niche of people to be friends with at the university, and it's a fun time whenever I go to the school for fall and spring semesters. The only issue that I have right now is doing the same thing here in Georgia. Here... Read more →

Virtual Minimalism

As I grow older, I feel less of a need for an online identity. Facebook. Instagram, Snapchat, Reddit, I have walked away from many of these in hopes of simplifying my life. I just always feel as if there’s something to read, something to learn, something to spend time on. Having an online identity makes me feel as if I needed to involve myself in things that didn’t matter. Walking away from these apps slowly is realizing allowing myself to understand the person I want to be, and as of right now, I have many goals I want to achieve in life. Getting rid of distractions and things that don’t matter will allow me that freedom to pursue my hopes and dreams. Not everyone has this issue, but I feel more connected to who I am ever since I walked away from social media. It feels simple. Read more →

Free Time

Despite having a full time job during the summer to help pay for school, I’ve noticed that the struggles of working a 9-5 brings a dread that is different and less painful compared to the life of a college student. While the first few days or weeks will be difficult in a full time job, depending on your profession, it becomes mundane and simple due to the fact that you are constantly doing the same thing over and over again. It becomes boring, and boring brings a different type of suffering. Being a college students brings different problems. You don’t get paid at the end of week. You are constantly learning which means your mental ability is tested every single day, and learning goes beyond 9 to 5. It means sometimes having to study until 10 or achieve a good score on a test, and you need to make sure... Read more →