…meet someone who changes your life during office hours.
…MEET SOMEONE WHO CHANGES YOUR LIFE DURING OFFICE HOURS.
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The Ivy journey is often defined by late nights, ambitious projects, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Amidst the intellectual rigor, we sought out those crucial office hours – sometimes out of desperation for a grade bump, other times for a deeper understanding of quantum physics or post-structuralism. But how many of us walked in expecting something else entirely?
It wasn’t always about decoding that impossible problem set. Sometimes, tucked away in a cramped departmental office, or perhaps a busy cafe corner during a TA session, you found a connection that transcended the syllabus. A professor, a teaching assistant, or even a peer waiting their turn, shared a thought, asked a question, or offered a perspective that quietly, yet profoundly, reshaped your own.
Maybe it was the history professor who, after explaining the nuances of a complex theory, paused to ask about your true passions, igniting a spark for a path you hadn’t considered. Or the philosophy TA who, while reviewing your essay, saw beyond the arguments to the deeper anxieties you were wrestling with, offering not just feedback but unexpected clarity. These weren't scheduled epiphanies; they were organic, often fleeting moments of genuine human connection that cut through the academic intensity.
These encounters, born from the simple act of seeking help, often became foundational. They were the subtle nudges, the powerful validations, or the quiet challenges that steered you towards a new major, a different career trajectory, or a deeper understanding of yourself. They’re the real emotional fabric of our time there, moments perhaps more impactful than any lecture or final exam. Did you even go to [Ivy] if you didn’t stumble into one of these life-altering conversations?
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