fri apr 14 2023 2:48 pm

reflection on life during school

i'm a student at a small private liberal arts college. lots of things about that are great. i'm surrounded by some of the most advanced scientists in the history of humanity, since for most of history we didn't do science at all. i get to spend my days and nights devoted to learning and growing, without worrying about supporting myself materially (the financial aid office is paying in full for my education, room, and board).

but my life is certainly very unbalanced. i don't spend nearly enough time outside, i don't prioritize art, and i don't prioritize physical health. i feel a strong temptation to shift my priories away from my academic goals and focus on the moment. at the same time, concrete steps towards improving my lifestyle seem impossible or unrealistic to me.

i am also surrounded by people who do not share my background, and i'm spending hours and hours of my life staring at computer screens. i'm not doing creative writing, i'm not playing music, and i'm struggling with the psychological consequences of integrating the internet into my moment-to-moment experience of life.

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