Brown is the best kind of cult: Bright teenagers who want to do something creative about the world in a place that indulges and guides them in equal measure.
Thank you, Bess. Exactly what I’ve been feeling, qualifiers about Greek shipping heirs and all. I too took that Econ class- in fact, despite the study sessions, it was the one class where Brown’s generous grading policy couldn’t help me out that much. I was a Literary Arts major primarily, but also International Relations. And as you say, I found, in spite of myself, this required class helped me see the world and its systems more clearly. It was a vulnerable and proud feeling trying to absorb the larger macro-econ concepts that govern our society and learning what I truly did not know. This feeling is also looping in me today: profound fragility, a struggling desire to truly understand what systems lead us here again and again, and also- I’m surprised to say- a feeling of trust that comes from being in community with a sparkling cult of good people. I’m so grateful for Brown; I’m grateful to be connected to people who care about the world and will continue to care and will continue to attempt to understand and to change it. “In God We Hope”
Love that you link to Everytown for Gun Safety. May I suggest that donors give monthly so that you are regularly contributing to America’s most effective gun safety organization and not just reactively? In fact do that with all the heroic organizations that are trying to make this country a saner, kinder, better place to live for everyone, not just billionaires. Take some of that money we all waste on coffee shops and donate it on a monthly basis, so that you are helping without even thinking of it.
I work at Brown. While I am physically safe, my heart is broken for our special wonderful Brown community.
Another Brown alum imagining Barus and Holley with a broken heart today. Just a giant carton of good eggs.
Thank you, Bess. Alum and current Brown parent here. Donated.
Thank you, Bess. Exactly what I’ve been feeling, qualifiers about Greek shipping heirs and all. I too took that Econ class- in fact, despite the study sessions, it was the one class where Brown’s generous grading policy couldn’t help me out that much. I was a Literary Arts major primarily, but also International Relations. And as you say, I found, in spite of myself, this required class helped me see the world and its systems more clearly. It was a vulnerable and proud feeling trying to absorb the larger macro-econ concepts that govern our society and learning what I truly did not know. This feeling is also looping in me today: profound fragility, a struggling desire to truly understand what systems lead us here again and again, and also- I’m surprised to say- a feeling of trust that comes from being in community with a sparkling cult of good people. I’m so grateful for Brown; I’m grateful to be connected to people who care about the world and will continue to care and will continue to attempt to understand and to change it. “In God We Hope”
Well said.
Love that you link to Everytown for Gun Safety. May I suggest that donors give monthly so that you are regularly contributing to America’s most effective gun safety organization and not just reactively? In fact do that with all the heroic organizations that are trying to make this country a saner, kinder, better place to live for everyone, not just billionaires. Take some of that money we all waste on coffee shops and donate it on a monthly basis, so that you are helping without even thinking of it.
The soul weeps.
Your words always help me, Beth. Especially when there are no words. My heart is just so broken from these awful acts.
My heart goes out to all affected.