by NoKap | Apr 15, 2021 | Reflections
In a recent informational interview, I was advised to clarify the “why” supporting my application. My interviewee said, “if you convince us why you want to join our program, we’ll say why not.” This advice was significant to me not only because it helped me narrow my...
by NoKap | Apr 13, 2021 | Reflections
Early morning. Missed flight. Rebooked and rerouted. Charlotte, North Carolina to Denver, Colorado. 3-hour flight. Beside a stranger. Slumped on the seat. Exhaustion prompted by the 4 a.m. wake up call. Stranger says, “Can you help me?” I turn my head, look into the...
by NoKap | Apr 3, 2021 | Education
The bus dropped us off at a small campground in the village of Singerei, Moldova. The road had been bumpy, but that did not bother the wide-eyed, eager travelers. Outside, the heat was offset by a slight breeze. In the middle of the camp stood a line of cabins. It...
by NoKap | Mar 27, 2021 | Clean Eating
I’ll admit that as a student, especially one involved in many endeavors outside of classes, it is difficult to fall into a routine or regular schedule. Yet, as I get older, I realize how important consistency is for a healthy lifestyle. Routines are essentially...
by NoKap | Mar 25, 2021 | Reflections
More and more, I’ve seen individuals partake in a personal “social media detox.” A social media detox is a conscious elimination of social media use for a set period of time. While some choose to take time away from social media to rest their minds or minimize their...
