By: Hunter Dierlam

For centuries now, the new year represents a fresh new start and the opportunity to change around your lifestyle without the judgment of others. Whether people follow through with their resolutions or not, is a totally different story. 

          Students across campus here at Wesleyan will surely create resolutions of their own, just to be forgotten about the second week of January. “I’m not gonna lie, I don’t think I’ve ever carried out one of my resolutions past February” said junior Jaime Razo. They may sound productive and life-changing, but oftentimes, those are the resolutions that end up out the door real early.

          “In 2019, I promised myself I was going to wake up at 7:00 am every day in order to be more productive. The morning of January 2nd, I woke up to my alarm, turned it off and never set it for that time again” claimed junior Ahmed Abdelsalem. 

          Whether it’s eating healthier, getting more rest, or just keeping in touch with relatives, everyone tries to be a better version of themselves. Freshman Erlind Bitje said “I hope to workout more and improve my soccer skills over the course of 2023.” On the other hand, sophomore Ridley Braid has his sights set on completing a marathon during the summer of 2023. “It’s not going to be easy but if I stay the course and train like I say I am, I think everything will work out in the end” said Braid. 

          For some, the concept of New Year’s resolutions just doesn’t make sense. “At this point, I know that I just won’t follow through with my resolutions so I don’t even bother making any ” claimed freshman Sam Newell. International freshman Anthony Baker came out and said “ I don’t really believe in waiting until a new year to make changes to my routine, if I really want change, I’ll make it happen.”