In Their Words

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 →

Esports

One of the few things I miss when I’m at Norwich is the esports program. Having people to play with because we’re practicing for a tournament is nice. Solo queuing just isn’t the best for a long time. I want to enjoy calling out strats and knowing that when I play with others, we will communicate. I can’t wait to be part of the valorant team again. Read more →