Introverts aren’t ‘second best’ personalities

Carley Thieret | Student Columnist I’ll never forget my first week of college. People talk about it being one of the greatest weeks of their four years. The parties, the drinking – all without the worry of class. Who needs class anyways? I mean, that is the reason we are in college right? Before coming to Duquesne, I spent my first semester of college at … Continue reading Introverts aren’t ‘second best’ personalities

Shying away from misconceptions about introverts

By Crissy Holtzer | Student Columnist   We all know someone who prefers to spend his or her free time alone, hates doing group work and would rather do just about anything than speak in front of the class. This lack of assertiveness may garner labels of “shy” or “soft-spoken.” This person is an introvert. In a teamwork-centric world, life can be tough for an … Continue reading Shying away from misconceptions about introverts