Hey! My name is Palak Srivastava and I am currently a junior at the University of Michigan studying Philosophy, Political Science and Economics with a minor in Writing (obviously).

 

Though I am interested in social justice and hope to pursue a career in public interest law, I have always held a passion for writing. More than that, I appreciate the power it can have – both over ourselves and those around us – and have always been grateful for the mode of expression it has equipped me with. As such, getting the chance to explore forms of writing outside an academic setting has been an amazing experience to force my skills out of their usual comfort zone and a journey I have truly enjoyed. 

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Mental health, especially in an academic setting, has always been an area of interest for me. Since highschool I’ve been surrounded by driven peers who have always strived for high ambitions and, of a similar mentality myself, the consequences of such a lifestyle has always been abundantly clear to me. However, it is only recently that I have come to understand the importance of balance amidst such behavior; and that is where the inspiration for this website came from.

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As you make your way through this website, I hope you enjoy the different ways I sought out to express myself and, hopefully, gain some new perspectives from the stories shared as well.