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Future of Limited Years Remains a Future by Richard Plotzker

Richard Plotzker, an Osher Lifelong Learning student, compares generational differences and the evolution of society. He contrasts the anxieties of youth with the perspective gained over time. …

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A Fantasy Future by Brooke Burkhardt

Brooke Burkhardt, a freshman studying Neuroscience, shares childhood dreams and the realities of career choices. Despite passions for fashion and writing, she opts for a more financially secure…

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My Future by Sophia Lantz

Sophia Lantz, a freshman studying Human Relations Administration, grapples with the uncertainty of her future amidst societal challenges. She emphasizes the urgency of taking action today rather…

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A Scary Future by Nathan DeRoche

Nathan DeRoche, a freshman in Political Science and Philosophy, worries about the future amidst societal challenges. He questions the notion of reshaping society and expresses concern about…

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I’m in Charge of My Future by Haotian Wang

Haotian Wang, a Senior in Social Communication, acknowledges the ever-changing nature of the future. He envisions a fulfilling life emphasizing the importance of hard work and self-reflection amidst…

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I Don't Know by Olivia Powers

Olivia Powers, a Communication freshman, challenges the notion of planning her future, considering how she came to her decision to attend UD instead of a community college. She believes change…

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Plans Never Work by Keavy Rhodes

Keavy Rhodes, a junior in Criminal Justice and English, shares her concerns of her future as a woman in American society. She remains determined to find success and happiness, rewriting her…

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Who Really Knows What Tomorrow Is by Kaitlyn Sill

Third place winner of the 2024 Voices of UD contest: Kaitlyn Sill, a Communication and Political Science junior, reflects on growing up amidst tumultuous times, from the housing crisis to the…

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Roisin Daly - When Will It Be Enough

In "When Will It Be Enough," University of Delaware student Roisin Daly describes how she channeled her fear of becoming another victim of gun violence into a passion for advocacy. Roisin…

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Gianni Dollard - I Broke the Cycle

In "I Broke the Cycle," Gianni Dollard, a University of Delaware sophomore majoring in entrepreneurship, explores her path to becoming a strong Black woman. Gianni submitted her message…

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Stella Galli - More Than Just My Student Debt

In "More Than Just My Student Debt," University of Delaware student Stella Galli explains why her student loans fuel her ambition to succeed. Stella is a senior majoring in communication…

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Marisa Harczuk - Blue Lights

In "Blue Lights Through Rose-Colored Glasses," University of Delaware student Marisa Harczuk calls for meaningful change on campus to stop sexual violence. Marisa is a senior majoring in…

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Melanie Markowitz - My Great Grandma's Story

In "My Great Grandma's Story," University of Delaware senior Melanie Markowitz honors the memory of her beloved grandmother, a survivor of the Holocaust. Melanie graduated in December…

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Konner Metz - Humans Over Numbers

In "Humans Over Numbers," University of Delaware student Konner Metz considered the impact of assigning a number to a person's worth. Konner is a junior majoring in communication with…

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Richard Plotzker - On Being a Number

In "On Being a Number," University of Delaware student Richard Plotzker, with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, shared how numbers defined not only his medical career but also the…

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Esha Shah - More Than Just a Number

In "More Than Just a Number," University of Delaware student Esha Shah recounted how a microaggression has inspired her to take action. Esha is a senior majoring in public policy and…

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