How do we know when it’s time to move on from a freshman-year situationship? Columnist and chronicler Anna Ripper Naigeborin PO ’28 recounts the moment she found the answer. Or rather that there isn’t one.
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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.
Dear Roommate: A guide to celebrating Halloweekend with your parents
While Halloweekend is a time for fun, it’s also at the same time as Pomona’s Family Weekend, so the end of October can seem a little scary. Advice columnist Ellie Chi PO ’28 shares how to manage being your hometown self and college self all in three days.
Dear Roommate: Who am I if not my race?
Having recently joined the Asian American Mentor Program, advice columnist Ellie Chi PO ’28 reflects on affinity groups and the nuances of belonging.
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.
Dear Roommate: Your most Fizzed questions answered
Everyone’s asking questions on Fizz, but who’s answering? Advice columnist Ellie Chi PO ‘28 responds to popular Fizzes from the past few weeks.
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.
Dear Roommate: Why is everyone around me falling in love?
Love might be all around us, but how do you actually open yourself up to human connection? Advice columnist Ellie Chi PO ‘28 writes about navigating emotional vulnerability.
Notes of a First Gen: Have you called your mom today?
Advice columnist Camila Navarrette calls her mom at least once a day. Being so far away from home as a first generation student is hard enough without talking to her once a day. Have you called yours?