Packing up for summer break is more than just stuffing clothes into a suitcase; it’s saying goodbye to Claremont and our friends. Norah Mannle CM ’27 analyzes how the dreaded summer break “goodbye” has shifted over the years and how it may be our biggest indication of growing up.
Author: Norah Mannle
School Survival Guide: Why spring break is yours to define
Cabo, Mammoth, Joshua Tree … or just your couch? No matter where you’re spending spring break, Norah Mannle CM ’27 breaks down the pressure and expectations behind the wildest week of the semester. By sharing why she’s choosing to go home for spring break this year, Mannle provides some tips and tricks for a restful, relaxing and fun spring break.
School Survival Guide: Creating resilience through holiday magic
Stressed with midterms and internship deadlines? Norah Mannle CM ’27 discloses her secret for motivating herself to finish her school work. Returning to simple traditions from her childhood, Mannle suggests ways for overwhelmed students to bounce back.
School Survival Guide: Overcoming Spring Semester Blues
Norah Mannle CM ’27 discusses missing the comforts and stability of home as she adjusts to the uncertainty of the spring semester, and how she is working to make college life her own again.
School Survival Guide: Mastering the art of saying ‘no’ in college
Freshman year is often a whirlwind of late nights, new friends and the constant pressure to say “yes” to everything. That is, until slipping grades and burnout forces a change. Norah CM ’27 discusses how she learned to set boundaries amidst the pressure of freshman year.
School Survival Guide: Why I chose a major of passion over one of prestige
Norah Mannle CM ’27 discusses whether to chase your passion or an ideal career when choosing a major, and how to balance the two seemingly stratified options.
School Survival Guide: Club rejections are hidden redirections
The club application season has arrived, and with it has brought more rejection letters than acceptance. Norah Mannle CM ’27 discusses grappling with and overcoming rejection.
School Survival Guide: The reality of college friendships
Movies, TV, social media so often tell us how and when to develop close friendships. Norah Mannle CM ‘27 writes about navigating friendship in college while not losing sight of yourself.