Since my late years in high school there has been a question that continues to leave me stumped: How do I create deeper relationships?  As someone who grew up with few words and little space to speak them, I found it hard to talk to new people or start conversations. It has been an ongoing journey learning to step out of my comfort zone and express myself easier. Whether it was with my family, on learning tours, during SST in Indonesia, or meeting new people, I struggled to ask my own questions and was fascinated with people who came up...

By Camila Pérez-Diener • October 10, 2024 • Features

For most of us, grief means reminiscing on the memory of a grandmother, a sibling or a pet, longing to bring something to life that cannot be brought back. We yearn for their presence to return to our lives. But how do you grieve for yourself — your very own essence? In my first years at Goshen College, I began to explore who I was, and I wanted to blossom into my new role as an adult.  During that time, I was secure in who I was and what I wanted for my life. Isis was certain she was destined...

By Isis Espinoza • February 1, 2024 • Features