It’s hard to believe that my first full month of college is complete. Midterm exams are no longer distant, neatly-written reminders in my planner – they are next week. It is October, yet it is definitely not the “fall” that I am used to; beads of sweat form on my upper lip every time I see someone wearing jeans or a […]
I feel lucky to be celebrating the Jewish New Year surrounded by new friends and a welcoming, diverse campus community. But being in a new place is not the only thing unique about this Rosh Hashanah; the little moments of happiness and kindness that I have experienced over the past few days have made the holiday special to me. It was […]
Here’s the lowdown Two weeks ago, I was sitting on my bed at home trying to figure out how to get my life together/walk across the room without tripping over the piles of clothes, shoes, and luggage tags covering my floor. Now, I have my first week of college classes under my belt. I survived the exhausting but worthwhile rush process (which […]
Just as the title (a nod to Tom Petty, a Gainesville native) may suggest, I am closer than ever to new experiences and new adventures. My freshman year at the University of Florida is right around the corner! One year ago, I was probably working on college applications and essays. At some point, I’m sure I wondered, “Where […]
In one week, I will be a high school graduate. Clearly, it’s been a while since I’ve blogged. Since I’ve last written, I’ve somehow made my way through the last quarter of high school – late nights, yearbook deadlines, AP grind and all – and I am closer than ever to my final days in these cramped hallways that I’ve […]
Here I am, sitting in 5th period study hall, staring at my computer screen, to-do lists, and my two countdowns (one is for spring break, and the other is for graduation). I’ve had this post in my drafts for a few weeks, and I decided that today is the day to press the magical “publish” button! With only a […]
The spring of my junior year, when my weekends were buried somewhere under test prep books, highlighters, and never-ending mounds of flashcards, I thought the ACT would be the hardest part of the college application process. During September and October of my senior year, I thought for sure the most challenging part of applying to college would be writing an essay […]
The Darcy Diaries 