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Phillip Yan '18

Phillip Yan '18

Contributing Writer

A Letter to First Years on Friendship

When I fell on hard times over the summer, I turned to writing. I wrote down my thoughts and feelings. I poured my heart out. Then, when I was finished, I shared the story with my friends online. I confided, and in doing so, relinquished ownership of my story. My
Phillip Yan '18 Aug 30, 2017

Reflecting On Your Commitments

This piece is inspired by Thomas Dumm’s article “Taking Yourself Seriously,” which appeared in the Amherst Disorientation Guide. I write this letter to the few: the few students on campus who struggle under the weight of participating in too many extracurriculars. I write as someone who has walked this
Phillip Yan '18 Sep 28, 2015

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