Through interviews at the beginning and end of the fall semester, four first-year students reflect on on their growth over their first semester of college.

Maybe it’s time I fully commit to this new existence. I think it’s time to leave my playlist and my AirPods.

It has been over a month since the week of hectic red move-in carts, kaleidoscopic residential college shirts, and proud convocation chants for the Class of 2026.

In addition to junior Ishi Metkar’s studies, she embarked on a new project for the year: following six freshmen throughout the year and documenting their experiences in a film.