Surviving the Ivy League...

But it’s currently the last few days before we leave for Winter Break! Woot! I haven’t been home since Christmas so this is very VERY exciting. As you can tell by my lack of tumblr presence, school has been keeping me plenty busy; as stressful as it might get at times, I am naturally more happy here. I’m very excited for our Early Action applicants and I can’t weet to start meeting the Great Class of 2020!

Arch sings are so much fun! For real...

Just exploring campus today (:

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It might not be so bad after all... but then again, it is only the first day...

So the past two nights have consisted of parties. Lots of them. Yesterday night kicked off frosh week with an open invitation to Colonial (with your prox), which was pretty awkward since all the freshman just stood there. Tonight I bounced between Cloister and Terrace, which were essentially polar opposites in terms of the scene life. Cloister was super crowded and absolutely crazy if you were planning on getting beer, whereas Terrace is small, less formal and more laid-back. Personally, the party scene was still a ton more mellow than I predicted, but it’s probably because I’m used to the UCLA/USC scene...

Let me just say that Outdoor Adventure is the bomb, and even if you’re not into the outdoors, you should still consider going on the trip. I made THE coolest friends out of my OA group and I have the best OA leaders who have helped me to understand Princeton, the eating club scene, and general life here in the adult world. It’s pretty awesome to know you have a second family after a week of no showers, hiking, and incredible views of nature.

So it’s frosh week and I’ve already survived my first college parties (here’s a tip, never drink the eating club beer... it’s watered down and disgusting...), met a ton of seriously cool people, and survived our frosh camping trip in the Shenandoahs. So far, the game is trying to meet and remember people, as well as network, find what you’re interested in, and begin to plan your fall class schedule. Frosh week has definitely been such a fun week, and I’m excited to continue the fun stuff next week!

I’m not  sure what you’re meaning by “a school like dartmouth,” because at all college campuses, rape/sexual assault is present. It’s difficult to gauge how prevalent because of how each school deals with these things, or if it’s brushed under the carpet. Maybe not so much because it is an ivy and the party scene is considerably more mild than a state school per se, but definitely there since dartmouth is a party ivy. Not exactly an expert though and I could be wrong; this is just if I had to guess...

So excited I can't even... Let's hope I don't have to deal with overweight baggage fees 😅

Stress definitely gets to me, and when it's overwhelming I shut everything down. I stop, maybe have a good cry or punch my punching bag (best investment I've ever made), and take me time. I figure if I'm stressed or not emotionally stable I'm not doing quality work. Might as well take that wasted time and spend it on recovery. I also make a point to talk to someone like my sister or trusted advisor, just to unwind. It definitely helps.In terms of depression, I'm not depressed in the clinical term, but I definitely feel majorly bogged down at times, sometimes for weeks on end. I usually find myself working more to distract myself, and watching endless cat videos on the Internet. I also turn to art, sketch booking, and journaling, it's a great outlet.

Taking a red-eye tonight... This might be my last Cali post! <3

If you couldn't tell, I might be a little stressed... Snark is my true form 😁

Verdict? The forensic report to me is sketchy and I wouldn’t put it past someone to alter or cover things up. I mean Sandra Bland was only just declared a homicide…

Well after quickly skimming the Wikipedia page on it, I do agree with it’s beliefs that power corrupts and that the state will always push its own agenda rather than protect the common person. Then again, I only really read the Wikipedia summary so feel free to educate me on the topic because I’m sure I’m missing something big and/or got something wrong…