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As the first person in my immediate family to attend a university, one of the most important quotes I ever read came from a random person on Twitter. The tweet said, “First-generation college students: There will come a time when you feel that you do not belong. Rest assured, you do.” In the almost three years since I have started college, there have been plenty of times when I felt that sense of not belonging. I felt it when seeing students with their alumni parents, when I had difficulties navigating regular college cha...
I still remember the feelings I had around this time of year when I was a senior in high school. With only one semester remaining before I’d be going out into the world alone, I felt such a sense of impatience to move to that next part of my life. Probably the most commonly heard phrase for me during those days was “Enjoy it now, you’ll miss these days when you’re gone.” So many of the people around me remembered the loss and sadness they felt upon leaving high school. Graduation was bittersweet for them, and they were cert...
Expectant mothers get used to hearing from their female family members fairly quickly after becoming pregnant. They get advice on everything from sleep training to choosing pediatricians, whether the advice is asked for or not. Sharing baby advice is one of the most time-honored traditions of being a woman, and it is something that women look forward to doing for their daughters, granddaughters, or nieces. Every aspect of each pregnancy differs, but there are some things that remain true for every woman. The most sensitive pa...