Robert Hsu
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Robert Hsu | Take care of yourself
In hindsight, I did have time. But I didn’t think it was important to make time to relax, catch up with friends, exercise and sleep.
Joke Issue: Robert Hsu | Am I really an A- person?
I used to think hard work was like working at a restaurant: if I put in enough hours, I would receive what I want. High school was pretty much the same story. I would work hard and cash my efforts in for a handful of As at the end of every semester. But college is different.
Robert Hsu | Returning the favor
It’s been almost a year since I, along with other regular decision applicants, got into Penn. Even though March 30, 2011 seems like a while ago, I try to remind myself how fortunate I am to be at Penn.
Robert Hsu | Not so Gleeful after all
Glee’s success to date gives it the potential to reverse ignorant views of gays and lesbians that plague society.
Robert Hsu | Why it's the 99.9%, not the 99%
Humans come in different shapes, sizes and colors, but any two share 99.9% of their DNA. Somehow, we still tend to see ourselves as separate living entities from other people.
Robert Hsu | Why music has hit a low note
I may be a disillusioned music-purist who needs to face the music, but I see a troubling trend that is set to ruin an art form I revere greatly.
Robert Hsu | Diversifying our definitions
Diversity is multi-dimensional, and we overlook the fact that it encompasses all aspects of our lives, including our religion, socioeconomic status, intelligence, hobbies and interests.
Robert Hsu | The hierarchy of help
The community-service world does not need leaders to create more organizations with identical platforms; instead, the world needs more willing supporters.
Robert Hsu | Loving and hating the college experience
The possibility of hating my new life never crossed my mind once before I came to Penn. Two months later, I have realized that there have been moments during which I hated school.
Robert Hsu | Thank you for running
Even though it was easy to become annoyed by the freshman candidates, there is something we can learn from them.
Robert Hsu | Facebook: friendship poison
Our society has to confront a growing problem — people are beginning to see Facebook as an accurate representation of and effective alternative to reality.
