What it feels like to be 10: Advice on Confidence from Fifth Graders
During the summer, IMSA offers camps for younger kids (grades 3-9) that are led mostly by current IMSA students from the ALLIES program. As someone who taught two weeks of…
blast from the past
A Tale of Four IMSA Students
One. Vanya is a member of the IMSA Class of 2021, and she is excited to start IMSA. From the days when she was a little girl, Vanya has dreamed…
A Book Review of Ayn Rand’s Anthem
Disclaimer: this isn’t a review on Ayn Rand’s philosophy. This is a review of Ayn Rand as a fiction author. Why did I read it? The World in the Twentieth…
Winter Birdwatching at IMSA: A Guide
If you’re like me, you love birdwatching. If you’re like me, you’ve also emailed IMSA admin about the possibility of installing a birdfeeder on campus sophomore year and still haven’t…
The Best Coffees Near Me
As a hard-working, tired, and procrastinating student, I run on coffee. It is what supports me throughout my day and gives me my energy. That being said, I try a…
The Importance of Emotional Support Animals
Have you ever had a pet before? If so, then you could probably imagine at least ten moments where that companion had dragged you out of your pool of stresses…