Alternatively titled: nostalgic times call for nostalgic measures
Autumn Leaves Frozen in Time
It’s been long overdue, but after my heart to heart letter with Snow last school year, I have unfortunately loss the desire to build a snowman as of late. However, I figured I’d take this awkward time between winter and spring to reminisce on the passing of the Autumn Leaves. Dear Autumn Leaves, In hindsight […]
Published by A'Daja
on March 13, 2020
Questions Worth Answering
Hi, I’m A’Daja, English major, and you’re reading WashU 360 blogs! [attempts to draw the bear logo in mid-air…fails miserably]
Published by A'Daja
on October 7, 2019
My Favorite Study Spots
When I tell you that it seems like all WashU students do is eat, sleep, and study…and I am not exempt from that stereotype. So, here is a list of my favorite study spots on campus:
Published by A'Daja
on July 13, 2019
W.I.L.D.
WILD Don’t worry this isn’t a typo or a random exclamation. W.I.L.D. stands for “Walk In, Lay Down”. This name, or acronym to be more exact, refers to a movie screening event initially held in Brooking’s Quad. Students would gather together—bringing chairs and couches into the quad—to watch films. Ever since its creation in 1973, […]
Published by A'Daja
on July 6, 2019
Wandering through the Jungle that is WashU
I’m sort of a pianist, or at least I like to think of myself as such. It’s my favorite pass time…other than sleeping. My love for pianos, keyboards, and everything in between has led me to many different places around campus. So, I figured I would trace my journey across WashU’s campus in search of […]
Published by A'Daja
on June 9, 2019
Why WashU?: Being Brave
I wish I could say that WashU was my number one choice. That it was my dream school and I couldn’t picture myself anywhere else. But that wouldn’t be true. It’d make me a fraud, and if there’s one thing I cannot do…is to be dishonest to myself or to you. But in all honesty, […]
Published by A'Daja
on June 1, 2019
Don’t Be Afraid to Go UP
As a first-generation college student, most of what I know about applying to, attending, and surviving at university is through my own collective experiences. Needless to say…it has been a tremendously bumpy road.
Published by A'Daja
on April 3, 2019
Meet the Creators’…Gallery
Crushed egg. Splat. Piano keys. Clang. Comedic skit. Clap. Clap. Clap. These are the visual images displayed before you. A soft hum of a gentle voice, flowing from a girl warming up before her performance. Rustling of paper as two guys prepare to set the scene for a small play. The clanging of folding, metal […]
Published by A'Daja
on March 13, 2019
Something Bigger Than Yourself
A look into how I spend my Friday evenings.
Published by A'Daja
on March 11, 2019
Fierce as the Freezing Snow
Don’t get me wrong, the snow is really beautiful…I just have a few qualms.
Published by A'Daja
on February 18, 2019
Paint with all the Colors of Your Mind
It’s okay to take a break and relax every once in a while.
Published by A'Daja
on February 8, 2019
Roaring into a New Environment
Alternate title: “Everything that the light touches is yours.”
Published by A'Daja
on December 20, 2018
Swim like a Mermaid, Sting like a Bee
In this essay I will…compare riding a train to flying?
Published by A'Daja
on December 14, 2018
Flying into Fall Break
What did my Fall Break on campus look like? Lots and lots of sleep.
Published by A'Daja
on November 7, 2018
Down the Rabbit Hole of Rocky Horror?
I stood right at the front of the closed doors. Surrounded by the slight murmur of conversation. A line of people gathered behind me, anxiously waiting. I pull my phone from where it hides, tucked away into my back pocket. The time is 7:59. Just one…minute…left. One more minute until I’m confronted with the the […]
Published by A'Daja
on November 2, 2018
Tangled up in a New World
Leaving the long stretch of grass, trees, corn fields, and lakes that is Louisiana was one of the hardest and also most exhilarating moments of my life. Saying goodbye to family, friends, childhood homes, and welcoming in new experiences and opportunities with open arms. This is where all those days watching from the window got […]
Published by A'Daja
on October 16, 2018
Cave of Wonders
It’s always rewarding when you have a class that actually makes you excited to get out of bed in the morning. To me, as a prospective English major, writing soothes the soul. It allows me an escape. It is a tool that I often use to release my thoughts into the world, hoping that one […]
Published by A'Daja
on October 12, 2018
