College life can be difficult, but Spec's here to help. In this series, which we're very matter-of-factly calling "How to," we'll spill some secrets and impart some useful knowledge that we as Speccies and experienced Columbians have accumulated. To kick things off, here's Emily Tamkin with a master lesson in B.S.
Sing, first-years, the anger of Peleus' son, Achilles the feeling of unpreparedness you are sure to experience in your very first Lit Hum class. There are other intelligent people in your class! They have insights you don't! You didn't finish the first 12 books of The Iliad! Zeus! But you needn't take up arms to feel confident on the epic battlefield that is the classroom. The art of war is nothing against the art of B.S. And we muses are here to help.
