The phrase “I need a break” is a familiar one, especially on campus, where there are few restful moments for students. Even when there is a chance for a break, thoughts of your next assignment or internship...
As the long-awaited Dec. 20 draws near, we here at 4E have prepared an ode to undoubtedly the merriest time of the year: FINALS SZN. Whether you're reading this post in the sanctity of your own dearly...
1. Relief
You’re Finally Done. Thank God. You made it through an entire semester of Bib Lit without ever actually opening a bible. You recognized more than a generous 50% of the words on your Spanish...
As the holiday season draws near, Hoyas are gladly anticipating a break from their usual Leo’s meals—but at what cost? Here’s 4E’s rundown of the six types of relatives that we...
During this challenging winter, I often returned to the final lines of Shelley’s “Ode to the West Wind:”
“The trumpet of a prophecy! O Wind,
If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?”
The...
While the weather in DC wouldn't be any indication, Spring Break is just a week away. One more week of classes and we can all retreat to warm paradises or our cozy homes. After a brutal few weeks of...
If you're anything like me, you've probably had about 13 conversations today that have gone like this. It begins with an awkward hug, and then:
Person 1: Hey! How was your break?
Person 2: Good! How was...
By now most, if not all, of you are done with the Christmas cookies and never-ending family time. The holidays were fun, but now it's back to the Hilltop we love and the schoolwork we hate. It goes a little...
Now that most of us are back on the Hilltop (sorry to those of you who are getting trolled by the weather), let's reflect on the things that we were really glad we did on the last day before we returned.
1....
Going home is a funny thing, and it feels different for everyone. It feels different every time you go home, and the feeling can even change while you are home. So while I sit here, hanging out with my...
Congratulations, Hoyas, you made it through finals. If you are anything like us at 4E, you're probably already sitting on your couch and binging on Netflix with a plate of food the size of a dwarf planet....
The Freshman
It’s her first time going home, and you can tell. She made sure to wear her Georgetown sweatshirt, her suitcase is much bigger than it needs to be for a few days at home and she gives...
