Returning to my alma mater reminds me of Wordsworth returning to the Wye River in “Tintern Abbey.” That he shares the experience with his sister makes it even more relevant.
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On Revisiting Intense Experiences
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Mixed Emotions about My Alma Mater
To understand my feelings of melancholy when I returned to my alma mater, I turned to poems by Lawrence, Housman, and Dylan Thomas.
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College Reunions: Feeling Understood
College reunions won’t necessarily bury you in regret. They can make you feel less alone.
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