Student Life Archives (2001-2008)

Junior Year: presidential debate, the SWA sit-in, and disorderly conduct

Tuesday, May 16, 2006 ||

The 2004-2005 school year was one of transformation and change.

Senior Year: unexpected changes

Tuesday, May 16, 2006 ||

The academic year 2005-2006 marked one of unexpected change for both the Washington University campus and the nation.

Four years building a life

Tuesday, May 16, 2006 ||

Having taken great pains to keep details of my personal life out of what I write, these words are difficult for me to express to such a large audience.

Adapt, explore and engage:

Tuesday, May 16, 2006 ||

As traditions dictate, I’m supposed to use this space to dispense some sort of “seniorly” advice, to talk about the things that one realizes only upon completion of their education at Washington University.

The time of my life?

Tuesday, May 16, 2006 ||

While home for a weekend in April, an older friend gave me a piece of advice. “Enjoy the last few weeks of college,” she said, “since college is the best time of your life.”

Thank you, Wash. U.

Tuesday, May 16, 2006 ||

I’m thankful for my family. I’m also thankful for being a brother in the best fraternity on campus, but more thankful for the home away from home that having brothers in St. Louis has given me.

Yeah, buddy! I did it!

Tuesday, May 16, 2006 ||

My college journey started with a 30-hour plane ride.

Wash. U. brand confidence

Tuesday, May 16, 2006 ||

I had never heard of Washington University before my sister went here seven years before me.

What do I love most about Wash. U.?

Tuesday, May 16, 2006 ||

It is hard to believe that it was nearly five years ago when I first fell in love with Wash. U.

Goodnight stars, goodnight moon

Tuesday, May 16, 2006 ||

And so here I am, staring out into the sun, and graduation, once a mere spark in the distance, has burned through time and space, becoming a flame too close, too hot.

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