A Letter from the Editor

Written by Shai Mahajan | Designed by Emily Snisarenko | Photographed by Samantha Grobman

Standing on the precipice of the past and present, I think of my eighteenyear-old self, so eager to be out of the house and ready to be an independent woman with the world as my oyster.

In a flash I’m thrust into senior year, suddenly conscious that the clock is running out. My days of exploring and experimenting seem over. How can I not think about the what-ifs and the what-could-have-beens? Now, with the real world right around the corner, the next chapter seems equally daunting as it is exciting.

The last couple years of the pandemic turned my college experience on its head. The uncertainty taught me to live in the moment, treasuring every second with the ones I love.

I learned that I’m more resilient than I thought I was, and that when challenged, I adapt and rise to the occasion.

I’ve learned to advocate for myself and to stand in my truth with grace, never losing sight of who I am when navigating the future.

I have no doubt that we’ll turn our passions into success. And while that success might take us to the pinnacle of our goals, remember to…

Take time to celebrate the good things, to reach out and rekindle lost connections, and to show kindness always, not only to those around you, but to yourself, too.

Appreciate ones you love and let them ground you. Never forget those who were a part of the journey you took to get to where you are now.

And once in a while, despite the crazy pace of life, do something good for the good of someone else. Revel in it. Make your mark; make a difference.

Seize every chance and make good choices. Your journey will be yours, no matter what you choose. There will always be time to explore, to question, to change and to grow.

You never know what you will discover so embrace the unknown and remember that you have the power to make the future everything you want it to be.

Sincerely,

Shai Mahajan

Editor-in-Chief