The Readership

Writing essays for class is fine, but The Readership is where the real conversations happen. Once a week, I send out a curated mix of sharp hot takes, campus insights, and deep dives on issues actually shaping our generation. Consider it your 5-minute weekly break to think deeper, question assumptions, or just steal a good point for your next debate.

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1000 connections, performative or productive?

Networking and LinkedIn go hand in hand—or so I thought. Earlier this week, I reached the elusive milestone of 1,000 LinkedIn connections, but what does this even mean? Let’s find out together!

Abdulbasit Muhamed 10/1/26 Abdulbasit Muhamed 10/1/26

Unlocking Your Head Start, early?

Today, I participated in a career fair with my business internship class. Despite running late, due to being underdressed and almost forgetting about the event entirely, I had a positive experience. On my drive home, however, I found myself reflecting on what the perfect start to a career actually looks like for a teenager, and I think I’ve found the answer.

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Extracurriculars, what’s next?

During my first week of high school, upperclassmen kept giving me the exact same advice: “Join as many clubs as you can” and “Stack your extracurriculars.” It sounded simple enough, but looking at the endless list of options, I had no idea where to even start. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to build a strong resume without burning out, let’s break it down.