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One week back at school, and I’m noticing a vicious cycle beginning to occur in my life. At night, my friends go into Chicago to have fun and make memories, while I keep going to bed. Then, in the ...

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In August of 2024, I said goodbye — through tears — to a group of incredible summer camp staff friends I made over the past three summers who live overseas. “Don’t worry,” I told them. “I’ll come ...