personal expectations
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In The Space Between Expectations and Choice
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Choosing a path in university is rarely as simple as following personal interest. Students must often navigate a balance between their own aspirations and the expectations of family, friends, and society. These expectations can be explicit or subtle, but they shape the choices students make every day. Following your heart can feel risky. Your dreams may not align with what your parents hope for, what friends consider realistic, or what society views as practical. Ignoring personal ambition does not feel right either. Many students experience…
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Building Community Through Words: Reflections on My Time at WLUSP
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I started working for The Cord as a summer reporter last year. Before applying, I worked as a UX Designer in non-profit organizations and as an events and marketing intern at Blueprint Magazine. Although I enjoyed designing, I struggled to find long-term stability and began to wonder if it was time to explore a new…
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Lessons learned from a first-year
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As finals quickly approach, I find myself in a daze of reflection. One year ago today, I was merely a graduating senior trying to prepare myself for an unprecedented series of events. No degree of survival guides or pro-tips could have provided me the tool-belt that’s essential in making it out of university unscathed —…
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NEWSFLASH: Biodiversity in university makes students thirsty
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In 2007, Kate Middleton and Prince William ended their relationship after nearly four years in the spotlight. The BBC reported on this end of an era, claiming that the breakup was due to the grounding and locale of their relationship. William and Kate were university sweethearts. As per the article’s author, university relationships are often…
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