Dartmouth College

Despite the more than 7,000 languages that exist in our world, some feelings remain ineffable. So, I’ve started inventing my own vocabulary. During late-night conversations with friends, we conceive of terms like “obdonkular” to describe unfathomable beauty and “trus” to articulate deep faith in someone. Creating new words feels like giving form to imagination’s endless possibilities. When inspiration strikes, I immerse myself in creative expression. After binge-watching every Casey Neistat vlog during lockdown, I rented an old point-and-shoot camera from a local shop. I challenged myself to…