My roommates often organize events we call "presentation nights" in our dorm, where a few people give presentations on topics they’re passionate about — topics such as the best parking lots, favorite...

When I checked Lakeside Dining’s menu the week before spring break, I somehow missed the tiny detail that the dining hall was shutting down for the entire break. Usually, I stock up on food even when...

Ever since I started interacting with my American friends, I learned that our cultures have significant differences. As an international student from Nepal, I’ve always admired the strong sense of unity,...

Tucked away in the corner of our dorm’s common area stands what should be a simple sight — our shared fridge. A modern appliance designed to preserve food and keep drinks refreshingly cold, it was...

They say the treadmill is the cornerstone of any good workout. For me, however, it was more like a medieval torture device disguised as exercise equipment. Every beep, belt whir and cheerful LED display...

Last week, I thought I lost my water bottle. I was at Gorgas, but my bottle wasn’t. I panicked because my bottle is my best friend, and not having it around makes me feel unlike myself.  After a...

Everything I have known and loved for 18 years of my life is more than 7,000 miles from where I am today. My family, friends and everyone who has made me feel at home are back in Nepal. Even though coming...

Sometimes when you’re alone in your room, listening to your favorite song, working on an assignment and having a good day, a sudden wave of sadness hits. There’s no warning, no signs it’s coming...

As an international student from Nepal, I often find myself straddling two very different worlds: the one I left behind in the heart of the Himalayas, and the one I’m trying to navigate here in the U.S....

When I first arrived on campus, I heard people joke about the “Freshman 15.” At first, I had no idea what they meant, so I brushed it off. But the mystery eventually reached my radar thanks to social...

The dining halls on campus are more than just places to grab a meal — they're breeding grounds for friendships, snapshots of campus life and sometimes a true test of endurance. Our dining halls deserve...

When attending school at a campus with more than 40,000 students, it can feel almost necessary to be social and outgoing to fit in.  At least, that is the mindset I had before I caught my flight to...

I still chuckle when I remember telling my roommates that I’ve never set foot in places like Krispy Kreme, Chick-fil-A or Taco Bell — because those don’t exist in Nepal. Their jaws drop when they...

We live in a world that glorifies hustling and relentless ambition. Every day is supposed to be productive, every project is supposed to be a success; taking rest is a surrender, and every decision we...

Exceptional academic performance, well-curated extracurricular involvement, impressive resume content, strong networking skills and mastery in securing internships are just a few of the qualities we often...