Candice Zhang
Young Adulthood Wasn’t Easy, But It Showed Me Who I Want to Be
I can’t believe that I’ll be in my mid-20s soon. It’s cliché, but I feel like I was 16 yesterday. The years since have...
Why Is Making Friends So Difficult Now?
I’ve always wondered what ‘a friend’ really means. Does it mean having a companion? Does it mean having a sidekick? Or does it simply...
You Can Come Back After Defeat, No Matter What
I’ve had many times in life where I’ve felt defeated.
Growing up, I’d especially feel this way when I didn’t get the marks I wanted...
How I Stopped Giving Into Peer Pressure in My Adult Friendships
Everyone always says that the people around you can influence your actions and decisions. When I was a teenager, adults constantly stressed the negative...
The First Time I Had A Happy Ending
Before I had my first happy ending, I hated when things ended. I hate goodbyes, farewells, or even “see you laters”.
Maybe this is because...
It’s Okay To Be Exhausted — You’re Only Human
I’m used to working many hours. Since moving out, I’ve been on the run, hurrying to new places and applying for new jobs. Some...
Working Multiple Jobs Killed My Work-Life Balance
Since moving out, I’ve balanced multiple jobs and school. Initially, I racked up as many hours as possible to save and conserve money to...
Do Not Let Other People’s Comments Demean You
As human beings, we often feel the need to have comments on everything. Whenever our friend makes a decision, we all feel the need...
Why I Like Working With People As An Introvert
There are many things I didn't expect in life. Many events occurred, allowing me to realize that life was unpredictable. I never would’ve predicted...
LinkedIn Does Not Reflect Someone’s Success
So many times, professors told me to create a LinkedIn profile. “It’s a great way to connect with industry professionals or classmates,” they say.
However,...





















