It’s been a week since I moved into my new apartment in Ann Arbor in anticipation of my last year at Michigan.

And my god, has it been a week.

Quarantine 2020: I Just Wanted to Go on a Bike Ride

But all I wanted was the freedom to go on a bike ride. All I wanted was control over one aspect of my life, one semblance of freedom from the iron grip this virus has on our lives.

musings & mirrorsRiya GuptaApril 8, 2020coronavirus, quarantine, college, college life, mental healthComment

In My Element: A Love Letter

Settling in for the long-haul back home after COVID-19 wrought havoc all over my life, I reflected on some good memories I’ve had in Ann Arbor as I say goodbye for now.

The Couch in 1101

This piece is dedicated to the nostalgia that it brought me while writing it. And to the people who inspired me to write it.

musings & mirrorsRiya GuptaJanuary 23, 2020couch, family, fun, friends, college, memories, college life, student, ann arbor

I Came Into Freshman Year With A Checklist...

… and left with a world of unexpected experiences. This is how I learned to embrace the unknown.

OdysseyRiya GuptaAugust 19, 2019odyssey, college, freshman yearComment