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Camryn Bryant
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Tri Shriram
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Madison Cochran
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Shanel Pouatcha
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Zaynab Siddiqui
Emma Dawson
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Editor's Note I didn't get everything I wanted in HS and that's okay
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Live for yourself
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Back to School Must Haves
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How to: Best School year ever
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Keeping Up with College Admissions
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The Power of Goal Setting
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3 ways to be More Authentic
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The You Right Now
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Chats WIth College Students: Celine
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Emma Dawson
Celine
"The You Right
Bitegeko
Now"
Madison Cochran "Live for Yourself"
"Chats with a College Student"
Shanel Pouatcha
Tri Shriram
Zaynab Siddiqui
"3 ways to
"Keeping up with
"Embrace Change"
become more
College
and "Just go with it"
authentic this
Admissions"
Artwork
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editors letter Welcome to the August Edition of House of Beverly. This edition is definitely my favorite so far, because I got the chance to work with six amazing girls on this issue. You'll see their art and read their stories. I'm so grateful for everyone who put their time, effort, and energy to make this the best Edition of House of Beverly yet. This issue is all about going Back to School and having the best school year ever. Even though our school year is so unconventional, here's how to make the best of what we have.
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I DIDNT GET EVERYTHING I WANTED IN HIGH SCHOOL, AND THAT'S OKAY By: Camryn Bryant
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Going into High School, I had high
Every change and disappointment is just
expectations. I know it sounds silly, but
molding you into the best version of
I spent so much time watching High
yourself. So be patient, allow yourself to
School Musical that on the first day of
make mistakes. Put yourself out there and
freshman year, I expected there to be
try new things. Sometimes “just going for
an epic flashmob. Almost four years
it” doesn’t work, but if you don’t try, you’ll
later, I’m still waiting. Let’s get this
never know what you’re capable of. And
clear: high school is everything. The
if you try and fail, know that there is no
perfect combination of the good, the
shame in trying again. One of the most
bad, and the ugly. It is nothing like
damaging things you can do when you’re
High School Musical. Personally, I think
feeling low is compare yourself to other
I had the perfect high school
people. When you go on social media
experience. No, I didn’t get the guy.
and see everyone else's successes, It’s
No, I didn’t spend every weekend
easy to compare your life to other people
partying and No, I never had a date to
and question why your life doesn’t look a
homecoming. If anything, I spent most
certain way. It’s important to remember
of my high school years feeling like
that what you see online is never the
Sharpay. But looking back on my
whole story. On social media people
years in High School, I wouldn’t have
share the highlights of their lives, but you
done anything differently, because I
never see the hard work, sweat, and
love where I am today. Even in the
tears it took to get there. Even though it
rough moments, where I felt like I was
doesn’t always feel like it, know that even
a side character in my own movie,
the people you admire go through the
cried myself to sleep, or studied hard
growing pains of life too. Everyone has
for a test and failed. I realize that
their own journey, so I think it’s unfair to
those moments were just for character
compare yourself to others. Instead,
development. The tests I failed taught
focus on becoming the best version of
me how to study, and the moments
you, because that’s all that matters in the
where I experienced a peak amount
long haul. With the right mindset, you can
of insecurity taught me how to love
have the perfect high school experience,
myself. So when you encounter your
even with all of the bumps in the road.
first (or next) high school heartbreak, I
You probably won’t get everything you
want you to know that all of the rough
want this year, and that’s okay. You’ll get
moments are just stepping stones to
through it and become better than ever
where you’re supposed to be.
before.
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live for yourself By: Madison Cochran
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I have strong opinions. About everything. But typically, I only feel comfortable sharing my opinion about things that aren’t really
My public debut of my private opinions started when I started a petition to mandate masks in my county’s schools. I expected to get about 50 signatures and be completely embarrassed about spamming my Instagram story for
important. A negative interaction can stick
nothing. But within a day of starting it, I could tell that the
with me for weeks, and I’ll talk about every
change I was advocating for actually meant a lot to a lot of
angle of it for as long as it’s bothering me. But
people. I got over 4,300 signatures on my petition, read
somehow, things that I’m really passionate about (mental health, education, and women’s leadership, to name a few things) often get left out of the conversation. It’s not that these
hundreds of comments supporting my cause, and did 3 TV interviews. There were people who challenged me, taking the opposing side on my news segments and launching counter-petitions. The school board refused to comment on my efforts (I know this because several news networks
things never come up. It’s that I usually try to
requested a statement from them). But honestly, the fact
stay neutral about hard topics. Although I like
that something I did would have a large enough impact that
to think I don’t care too much about what
the school board would hear about it is huge. Although the
others think of me, my own self acceptance comes underneath layers and layers of my attempts at conformity. If people don’t like my persona, that’s one thing. But it’s a lot harder
county did not mandate masks, they did move school online, at least for the time being. I’m taking the win.
So what did I learn from all of this? To sum it up, I’m at my best when I’m living for myself. I never would have done
to swallow someone not liking me.
something like this a year ago. This experience has shown
In this quarantine, I’ve had so much time for
me that if I’m willing to put myself out there, I am capable of
self reflection. Being removed from my
creating change. And most importantly, I learned fake
everyday life has shown me how little all the people I spend time thinking about will actually
confidence can turn into real confidence really quickly! If you tell yourself you believe in yourself enough times, you’ll start to.
impact my life if I don’t allow them to invade my headspace. I’ve started to become more
Everyone’s school situation in the fall is going to be different than usual. But my advice would be to take advantage of
authentically myself, and I’ve been a lot
the change in routine. Re-evaluate how you’re living your
happier than I am when I’m fully immersed in
life! Doing a little work on yourself can make you so much
the world. I’ve also had more time to look
happier than you were before, even with all the change
critically at the issues in our country right now, especially those related to our handling of the pandemic. I decided it was finally time to share my thoughts with people outside my
that’s going on right now. Wear that outfit you love, apply to that school you don’t think you’ll get in to, ask your teacher to take another look at that essay. Do what’s best for you instead of constantly bending yourself to fit others’ expectations.
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BACK TO SCHOOL must
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planners are
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obsessed with this notebook!! it's so cute.
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every girl needs a great set of pens.
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what you love, love what you do participate in activities because you love them, not because they'll look good on your college applications.
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Level Up with your friends surround yourself with people who encourage you to become the best version of yourself.
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Try new things
Even though trying new things can be stressful, it's super rewarding. Have courage, and just go for it.
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college admissions KEEPING UP WITH
College Admissions Checklist and Tips by Tri Shriram
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Applying to college is one of the most stressful experiences seniors have to face. but, with patience and guidance, seniors can end this school year with excitement and feeling ready to start this new chapter of their life.
fall semester (in order): finish accumulating a final list of colleges approach your teachers and counselors about your Letters of Recommendation finish taking your SATs/ACTs request and start ALL applications fill out your FAFSA forms apply for other scholarships or grants
spring semester (in order): submit applications confirm other application components (SAT scores, LoRs) continue applying for financial aid stay calm and wait for decisions! choose the college you will attend notify other schools attend open house + find roommate
TIPS
start accumulating a list of colleges as soon as you can. separate your colleges into two categories: early action and regular decision schools. some schools offer a nonbinding early decision, so you would apply for those schools in october - november.
see if there are interviews for your target or reach schools! it's a great way to let the admissions counselors know what a great person you are.
regularly talk to your high school and college counselor during this time! they can offer you guidance and help you make the best decisions!
submit your SAT and AP score! take advantage of sending scores to colleges for free when registering for these exams!Â
take a virtual campus tour! we may not be able to visit campuses on-site now, but it's still important to see what your future home will look like!
spend time with friends. this is stressful for everyone, so take some time to de-stress with people who make you feel good.
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BE SOMEBODY WHO MAKES EVERYBODY FEEL LIKE A SOMEBODY. B | 19
the power of goal setting how
to:
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reach
goals
Goal setting is so important because it turns your aspirations into actions. Here's my advice on how to keep your goals intact.
Figure out what you want Start brainstorming ideas. goals can be as big as starting your own passion project, or as small as waking up earlier every morning.
Write down your goals daily
Make a Plan Figure out the steps you need to
Think voluminous sleeves and bold prints. This fashion trends gears
take to turn your dreams into a reality.
towards more drama than usual everyday dresses.
Be consistent Once you create your plan, be consistent and follow it. Reaching your goals is a proccess.
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kindness strive to be kind. you never know what someone else is going through.
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3
ways to
become more
authentic this
school
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year
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inspiration over imitation It’s not terrible or “unauthentic” to imitate someone when seeking self improvement. Imitation can be a healthy part of our lives. Almost everyone does it. It’s completely fine to imitate as long as it progresses our personal agendas and wishes in perspective of our dreams, goals, and aspirations. It’s when we begin to echo someone else’s persona and goals without keeping our goals in perspective, that we begin to lose ourselves and our authenticity. There's a clear difference between imitation for self improvement vs. imitation that reflects someone else's desires and goals.In order to combat persistent social influence, we must give ourselves a frequent reminder to stay true to and remain as ourselves, not to derive our persona, goals, or actions from the
drop the envy
potent personal influences of those around us.
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If there is one thing that will hold you back, it’s envying someone else. Next time you find yourself a bit envious, ask yourself these three questions:“Why do I want what they have?”“Is what they have truly what will make me happy, or do I think it will make me happy?”“How can I use their accomplishments as positive motivation for my own aspirations?”To live authentically we have to understand that another person's possessions or situation are ultimately not what will make us happy.As Ralph Waldo Emerson once stated, “Envy is ignorance” — it is the very facilitator of what we call aimless imitation. We have to make the conscious decision to shun envy, sensor imitation, and to embrace others personal values, dreams, and accomplishments in a way that complements the decisions and choices we make for ourselves in our deliberate choice to chase our own dreams.
accept yourself
Not as easy as it sounds, trust me, I know. We wish it could be as simple as waking up one day and fully loving and accepting yourself for who you are - but it isn’t. It’s a process. Here’s an exercise: Take 20 minutes. No phone, music, podcast, book, T.V. , sounds, etc. — nothing. Sit with yourself without any distractions — no I’m not talking about meditation — literally just sit there. It can be a bit weird at first, usually we have something (even if it’s for a minute), to sort of distract ourselves from… ourselves. What this will do is leave you with your own thoughts, allowing not only your personal creativity to build on the nothingness, but a personal trail of selfdiscovery and acceptance to form. Start making it a habit to take time out of your day to just sit with yourself, level out, and grow to accept yourself. Accepting yourself is a choice — a difficult one at times — but it’s in accepting ourselves that we can finally act on our authenticity.
JUST DO IT
Authenticity is a deliberate choice that’s acquired through seeking understanding of your truth, and reflecting that in deliberate action. And you can start today working towards it today!
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yellow! yellow! yellow! The perfect sunny look for this Summer. Details on Page 37.
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The perfect dress for a
Masks are the
Saturday afternoon.
coolest things you can wear
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right now.
1. 2.
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You can never go wrong with a Yves Saint Laurent.
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the you right now. By:
Emma
Dawson
After 17 years of living, it’s safe
So, all this to say, embrace who
to say that I’ve been through my
you are right now. Go for that
fair share of phases. Looking
new fashion trend that you are
back, I physically cringe looking
worried is too loud, express your
at pictures of me from eighth
feelings in whatever way you
grade, and remembering how I
see fit, and listen to the music
acted back then. I was a
that you want to, regardless of
musical theater, Harry Potter
whether or not it’s ‘cool’ or
obsessed, young teenager who
‘trendy.’ And, what better time
thought that I had the whole
to try out a new fashion trend
world figured out. In just three
when most of your schooling will
years, the person who I am now
probably end up online
still has traces of the old me (I’m
anyways? The only people that
still pretty obsessive, but some
will see you will be your family,
things never change), but there
and they are stuck with you for
have been a lot of changes in
life, whether they like it or not.
friends, style, interests, and so
As long as the you right now is
much more. Even though I may
happy and healthy, that is all
spend nights crying tears of
that really matters. Will I regret
laughter, a little embarrassment,
having the volume all the way
as my friends send old pictures
up on my radio as my friends
of us in our groupchat, I have
sing ‘What Makes You Beautiful’
also realized that it’s okay to
at the top of their lungs in the
cringe.I believe it was Cody Ko
Downtown Alpharetta parking
that once said if you don’t look
garage? Probably. But right
back on yourself and cringe, you
now, that is a fond memory that
haven’t grown. There’s no point
I will hold dear. Sure, in a
in worrying if what you’re doing
couple of years, I might wonder
now is going to make the future
‘God, I can’t believe that we did
you cringe, because I guarantee
that, that’s so obnoxious’ but
that if you have any personal
right now, I am more than
growth, it will.
grateful for the moments like those.
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Reminder Invest in yourself.Â
You got this!
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CHATS WITH A COLLEGE STUDENT INTERVIEW WITH NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY STUDENT CELINE BITEGEKO
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CHATS college students with
So you went to High school in Georgia, and moved from Georgia all the way to Chicago, What was the hardest part of going to a school that was so far away from home?The hardest part of going to a school out of state was simply not knowing anyone in Chicago and not knowing the city itself. It was a very apprehensive process, but it truly helped me evolve into a more independent, confident woman which I have always aspired to be. How did you end up adjusting to a new environment? Was it a quick change for you, or something that you had to get used to over a long period of time?Adjusting to a new environment is never really easy for me, but it
How did you deal with the stress of the college
was a gradual process. I really was patient with
application process? To be honest, it was a
myself and accepted all the feelings that came
learning experience especially since I am a first
with it. I think that making more friends and
generation student, so my parents and I were
becoming engaged in school definitely helped
learning everything together. The internet and
ease the process for me.
youtube were great resources, as well as my counselor at school who really helped me understand the significance of various parts of the application process. What is the biggest lesson you learned when
From HighSchool to College what was the thing that shocked you the most? In high school I always complained about feeling like I didn't totally belong. Once I got to college, I finally met people who had the same mentality as me and the same strive for success, this shocked me
applying to schools? The biggest lesson I
in the best way possible. I truly feel like I have
learned was truly understanding who I was and
found lifelong friends who share the same
who I wanted to be and how these schools
interests, goals, and experiences as me.
would help me achieve my goals. Before this
What would you say is the key to making friends
experience, I realized that I had rarely ever sat down and reflected on what made me who I am and what I wanted to do. How did you know Northwestern University was the school for you? I explored as much as I could about Northwestern through videos of the
with people in college? The key to making friends with people in college is really to talk! As scary as it is, putting yourself out there is the only way you'll really make friends. There are different ways of doing this whether this means actually approaching someone, joining clubs, finding classmates on social media, or anything
school, the website, and even a tour. I felt a
else.
certain pull to Northwestern over other schools,
What piece of advice would you give to yourself
but I couldn't really place my choice on one
as a first year college student. The piece of
thing. It was a combination of the fact that I
advice I would give to myself as a first year
really did want to go somewhere I had never been before, that was also prestigious, and would give me opportunities to really advance myself professionally and personally.
college student would be that everything will be okay. As stressful and unpredictable the first year can be and just college in general, life is about the journey you take to get to where you want to be. Have fun and always believe in yourself!
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