“You made it. Even if it wasn’t always pretty. Even if it broke you a little. Even if you’re still healing.” College is not just…
Emily HessMay 7, 2025
“You know,” my old roommate once said, halfway through a wine night that had turned into a therapy session, “I think most of your guy…
Emily HessMay 4, 2025
I used to be the "gifted kid." The walking Pinterest board of straight A’s, leadership positions and teachers whispering, “you’re going to do big things…
Emily HessApril 30, 2025
Lately, I’ve been hanging out with the green-eyed monster. He’s not cute. He doesn’t pay rent. He shows up when I’m tired, insecure, bored or…
Emily HessApril 27, 2025
I have always been a chronic overachiever. Like the kind of person who color-codes their planner, maxes out their credit load, joins every club that…
Emily HessApril 23, 2025
I’ve always been quick to forgive. Painfully quick. Embarrassingly quick. Like “you just ruined my week and I’m still asking if you need anything from…
Emily HessApril 20, 2025
College will teach you a lot—how to write a paper overnight fueled by nothing but espresso and dread, how to function on three hours of…
Emily HessApril 16, 2025
I bought my grad gown and cap this week. It was weird. No parade, no confetti. Just me and my dad standing under the fluorescent…
Emily HessApril 13, 2025
Let me set the scene: You’re a freshman. It’s syllabus week. The possibilities are endless. You’ve got your new campus ID, a tote bag full…
Emily HessApril 9, 2025
