The Heights

Head Empty, No Thoughts: A Beginner’s Guide to the Bog of Bleh

Punnya Kalapurakkel • February 18, 2024

You see, I have recently found myself feeling stuck in a bog of bleh—a void of lethargy and nothingness. In it, identity feels irrelevant, purpose seems excessive, ideals feel presumptuous, and goals are downright impossible.

“I Am Horribly Limited”

Jenny Hotchkiss • November 15, 2023

When I think of my goals for the future, my mind runs wild with ideas. As a young child, I wrote in my preschool journal that I wanted to be a firetruck. Slowly, my goals became more realistic—I wanted to be a chef, a teacher, a lawyer.

Comparison Culture: Leaving Behind the Life Timeline

Makayla Hickey • November 12, 2023

Your timeline is a work in progress, not a pre-ordained narrative. And you are so much more than a pawn moving between tasks. Appreciate the journey to reaching success, acknowledge the wisdom gained from each of your achievements, and do not be afraid to stray from the path.

Dear BC, I’m Just Doing It for the Plot

Mary Perez • April 13, 2023

Through my desire to have an exciting plot, I have met amazing people who never make my life boring. I’ve faced challenges in my “plot” that tested my limits, but they ultimately helped me experience the world.

Forming Habits: How To Find Stability Amid College Chaos

Emma Caulfield • February 20, 2023

Most of the time, mornings consist of simple tasks such as brushing your teeth, washing your face, and getting ready for the day. But they can soon start to spiral into the most complex and difficult tasks of your life.

Life, Flexibility, and the Pursuit of Oak Dressers

Olivia Franceschini • February 5, 2023

So much had refused to go my way. Abroad, internships, friendships, clubs, and oak dressers—they all teamed up against me. Throwing wrenches in my beautifully designed plans.

How to Dream Beyond the Ditch

Punnya Kalapurakkel • January 24, 2023

I just spent my morning in a ditch. I mean, it was more of a mental ditch, but it was a ditch nonetheless.