While the high-stakes environment of some high schools may give them an elite and noteworthy reputation, it often comes at an extreme cost to the mental and physical wellbeing of students who struggled to cope with academic pressure.
People do not often think about the outbreak’s influence on our connection with technology, specifically with our phones. Our relationship with phones has deepened and intensified. In a world where physical engagement is compromised, virtual activity is the alternative.
There are many things I would tell my younger self before I headed off to college — pack fewer clothes, bring more snacks and don’t be afraid of 300 level law classes. Thinking about all the events...
