The Girl in the Red Rubber Boots

Tag: learning

  • Stress

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    Emily Sara Smucker
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    I understand that stress is a normal/needed biological reaction, but doesn’t it seem a little ridiculous to you that our body has the same reaction to schoolwork as it does to being chased by a bear? I go to great lengths to decrease the level of stress in my life. I take a lighter course…

  • Why I am in College

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    Emily Sara Smucker
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    Every once in a while, a professor will ask, “why are you in college?” The students always answer, “To get a better job. To get more money.” Recently I realized with a giggle that I am going to college in order to become poor. Despite my writing ambitions I am quite resigned to the fact…