Thanks to a Buzzfeed quiz, I learned about imposter syndrome this week. Wikipedia describes the syndrome as a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their accomplishments and has a fear of being exposed as a fraud. Even though there is evidence of their accomplishments and competence, those with the syndrome chalk up their success to…
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My St. Patrick’s Day Traditions
If you couldn't tell by my name, I'm Irish. Technically, half-Irish. So of course, St. Patrick's day has always held a special day in my heart. Back in college, my St. Patrick's Day traditions were probably not what you think. We always had spring break of St. Patrick's Day so usually I would go down…
If You Met You, Would You Like Yourself?
If I met me, I wouldn’t like myself. I think I give a good first impression, if not good then I give off an impression that makes people want to know more about me. My boyfriend once described me as ~mysterious~ when we were friends of friends at college and even when we were first…
Why I Didn’t Miss College After Graduation
College was the best four years of my life, hands down. I hated high school and turned it all around in college. But four years was really all I needed. In some ways, college felt short. As I put on my graduation cap, it felt like I had just moved into a dorm I hated…
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Proud To Be A Sorority Girl
I'm often told that I don't look like someone who would be in a sorority. This could be because I still listen to Mayday Parade and other emo bands from 7th grade. It could be because I don't always want to go out every day of the weekend. Maybe it's because I usually look like…