CJAs a transgender boy, denial and the pressure of societal standards for masculinity keep me from realizing who I truly am. After all,...
IlanaGrowing up, your perception of yourself is naturally influenced by those around you – and thus, in addition to environmental influences...
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Separating College Admissions From Your Sense of Self-Worth
Since middle school, I’ve fantasized about applying to colleges, even though I had no career plans that required a degree. The whole process seemed mesmerizing to me, but at the time, I couldn’t understand why seniors stressed over their applications and essays. After five challenging years, I am now a senior applying to three colleges, […]