In his latest advice column, Ethan Ravi PO ’29 unpacks two anonymously submitted questions from 5C students asking about career choices and throwing parties.
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Ravi-lations with Ethan: Performing Trader Joe’s tote bags, dorm asceticism and emotional intimacy
In his advice column article, Ethan Ravi PO ’29 tackles three anonymously submitted questions from 5C students asking about the performativeness of Trader Joe’s tote bags, a casual hookup situationship and dorm decorations.
Ravi-lations with Ethan: Embrace the discomfort of being alone
In his new advice column, Ethan Ravi PO ’29 responds to a question about becoming comfortable with solitude. “Without denying that this is a very real part of the human condition, I want to reframe it: Eventually, the less fulfilling path is to stick with the herd. At some point in your life, you will need to decide who you want to be without others.”
Freshman Files: When the Lights Turn On
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.
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.