There is too much expectation to get the “college experience.” In reality, your college experience is what you want it to be. We are in an awkward transition between children and adults — a time when we’re supposed to find ourselves. But we can not grow if we try to fit in a box that everyone else thinks of as the ideal college life. Society’s idea of the “college experience” presents a microcosm of a bigger issue. Humans associate chaos with excitement and simplicity with failure. However, living a peaceful routine does not mean your life isn’t fulfilling.

Media has often shown society that the way to show that you’re a queer woman (whether that be lesbian, bisexual, pansexual or any other label), is to dress more masculine, carry yourself a certain way or overtly wear rainbow colors. Because of this, people often have a narrow perspective of how we look and dress.

As we venture further into the season, my fall fashion lineup is fresh on my mind. Here are my outfit picks for some classic Boston outings this year.

As we collectively exit this pandemic, I hope we can recognize that relatability has become a shallow concept.