Tag: R’Perspectives
R’Perspective: Navigating my freshman year in the wake of a pandemic
I didn’t expect much from my first year at college. Virtual freshmen orientation was enough of a deterrent, removing the clichéd first day I...
R’Perspective: Reading Grandma’s cards won’t be as difficult for Generation Alpha
My grandmother sends me a “Happy Birthday” card with the typical well-wishes and a $20 tucked inside every year. As a child, I remember...
R’Perspective: Why UC Riverside was the best choice for me
Choosing a college to attend can be a lot of pressure for anyone. It feels like a major moment in life, and though it’s...
R’Perspective: How proactivity and humility determine what true success is
As graduation draws near and senioritis kicks in, I have realized that being proactive is perhaps the most important trait to gain from college....
R’Perspective: Trying out a New Year’s revolution
If somebody asked me about good places to eat in my hometown, I would be able to give that person a list of options...
R’Perspective: 2016 was a much better year than you thought
These past couple of years, and in particular, 2016, taught me that we Americans are lucky because we’re at a period in which most...
R’Perspective: Life lessons from the bus
At first glance, the bus system appears to be a bland facet of American life, a common source of transportation for many Americans whisking themselves...
R’Perspective: Nobody knows what they’re doing here — the beauty of...
I’ll be the first to admit — I bullshitted my way through college.
The “B.S.” (in Business Administration) that will appear on the commencement...
R’Perspective: My experience with bullying in on-campus housing’s apartments
I remember the scene on move-in day quite vividly. It was almost as if the sun's emergence harkened the apprehension and excitement that always...
R’PERSPECTIVE: The necessity of family meals
This past winter break, I held high hopes for my family vacation. This would be the time that my brother and I got along,...