Although Oregon is supposed to be known for its cold and rainy weather, it is crazy hot at Oregon State University. Yet I’m having fun learning in a new environment, with my new friends.
The very first day, not even one hour on campus, my parents went ahead and embarrassed me in front of everyone. It was a small gesture, just handing off some shampoo, but the first people I got to meet that day quickly brought it up in conversation.
“Wasn’t that your mom that embarrassed you?” a peer remarked…