Answering questions about life in post-grad
One of my friends asked to interview me for her market research class as her team is developing a plan for a mindfulness center at UVA. We ended up having a conversation about the toxic UVA culture and what it means to find rest. That’s the reason for this post. That, and the fact that … Continue reading Reflections + Rest
Saturday October 19, 2019 8:00 = Wake up. Get dressed. Get ready for the day. 9:00 - 12:00 = Flyering and Chalking for SAO. So after staying up until 3 in the morning to do some CS homework - I woke up on Saturday morning to 8:00. I took a snapshot of the view and … Continue reading Day in the life: Weekend Day at UVA
Hey friends, I wrote this a little bit ago, but I thought I'd put it out in the world. Enjoy. ... I feel being on the New York subway leads to some profound thinking. Because at the very least, it’s too loud for headphones. And what better way to spend your time as you sit … Continue reading Meet Me Here
It's been a hot minute since I've really sat down to write down something substantial. I've looked at my to do list and I honestly either can't do things right now or have just finished them. So, here I am. Typing away, like I did this past summer. It's filling me with joy to have … Continue reading Grief & other things
Welcome, future freshmen, or should I say first years, that have been scouring the internet, looking to find out what exactly they signed up for. Hello, I’m Gigi, and I will be giving you a report on what being a UVA student really means. Whether you’re a born and bred ‘Hoo or an out-of-stater like … Continue reading The Truth about UVA
I actually did this activity for my freshman year and it was so good to look back on and it brought on all the types of memories. It’s also a good way to get out all of the intentions and the little things you want to remember. Dear 19-year-old rising junior me, I can’t imagine … Continue reading Letter to my Future Self
Faith isn't easy. Despite the perception of burying your head in the sand and believing what you want, this world won't let you. There are mass shootings, millions of immigrants and refugees, the deterioration of the earth due to climate change, political corruption, and more. It may be tempting to think that humans can overcome … Continue reading Faith isn’t easy.
The post you’ve all been waiting for. The dorm! Currently, as a UVA student, I decided to spend my second year at one of the Residential Colleges on Grounds. I live in Hereford, which has its focus on mindfulness, sustainability, and social awareness. We have our own lawn, and though it’s far away from the … Continue reading Dorm Tour of Sophomore Year
As a college sophomore, I feel it is fitting for me to write out the things I want to accomplish in the next 3 years. While this could have been done as a first-year (or in my freshmen year), I think learning all the things I could have done helped me create a bucket list … Continue reading College Bucket List
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve done one of these. So, here it is - a life update. I have moved back to Charlottesville. I came on Monday and Wednesday, I fully moved into my dorm. The process was a lot, and I will most likely go more in-depth into it in my dorm … Continue reading Life Update of August 2019
In my recent post, 15 things you should do before you go to college, one of the things on my list was having goals for next semester. So, here are my goals for the second-year first semester. I’ve written them to keep myself accountable, and to remind myself of what I am trying to accomplish … Continue reading Goals for next semester + Motivational Quotes
One moment I woke up to use the bathroom at 5 in the morning. The next moment I stood horrified at the figure before me - my cousin had arrived home from her night shift at work. For me, this is the thing. For you, it may be the way your smile doesn’t quite reach … Continue reading Life is messy, folks
Studying Life with Gigi 