Relationships are a normal part of life, whether they are with family members, close friends, or romantic partners. In fact, social psychology has a way of classifying relationships into two main categories: companionate or passionate. Companionate relationships are characterized by Read more…
When I envisioned my college experience, beginning it in the midst of a pandemic was definitely not what I anticipated. Thanks to COVID-19, quite a bit has changed here at Tufts, an example being the amount of time spent in Read more…
As you know, I initiated a composting program at my high school. I thought that confronting the school board was hard, but working with my peers was a whole different ball game. A large component of the work of Students Read more…
We can all remember a time when we had to try our best to convince someone of a request. As a youth environmental activist and president of Students Advocating for a Greener Environment (SAGE) in my home state of Indiana, Read more…
Music is a competitive field, characterized by constant comparison between artists and even across genres. As a singer and prospective music minor myself, it can be difficult to avoid falling victim to these types of social comparisons. Particularly damaging can Read more…
Have you ever completed community service hours just to bolster an application or to fulfill membership requirements for an organization? Numerous extracurricular activities – such as National Honors Society (NHS) – sport hefty community service requirements as a criterion for membership. Read more…
Let’s face it, us humans don’t like to be wrong. In fact, we sometimes go to extremes to stand by our original assertions in attempts to avoid admitting to our faulty logic. This phenomenon is known as belief perseverance and Read more…
Have you ever just barely missed that A on a test? If yes, then you certainly know the uncomfortable feeling of wondering what you could have done differently to achieve your desired result. Personally, this situation has arisen multiple times Read more…
I don’t know about you, but I always feel a surge of motivation to be active in the summer. In summer of 2017, I was determined to become a seasoned runner, so I took to the treadmill. I truly surprised Read more…