WHY CREATE A BOX?

When we are born, there is no box to think outside of, everything is fair game.

Until then we are 1, we hear “don't put that in your mouth,” from our grandma. This starts

forming the box. Later, in 1st grade, we hear “color inside of the lines, it will be prettier,” from our

teacher. This reinforces the box and makes it smaller. Later, when we are 7, we hear “That

question is stupid,” from our dad. This makes the box even smaller. These interactions are

examples of things that occur every day that create the box and teach us to be scared of what is

outside. The box makes us fear the judgment of others if we step out. But why be scared? What

is so bad on the outside?

By: Paula Ambit Martinez

Year: Sophomore

Major: Engineering Management

Hometown: Madrid, Spain

Fun Fact: As a kid my art teacher asked for a parent teacher conference because I would not

color within the lines.