Ela G's Blog

I spent my fall break in Sedona, Arizona, with my roommates, and honestly, I get why people say it’s a “must-see” place. The second you get into town, the red rocks just take over the whole view. They really look unreal, like someone turned the saturation up in real life. Most of the trip was just driving around, hiking, and exploring, which was perfect for me. I really enjoy being in nature because it helps me feel calm, so spending time on the trails was exactly what I needed. One of the highlights was hiking to Devil’s Bridge. The view from the top was incredible, and it honestly felt like something out of a movie. If you ever visit Sedona, I definitely recommend going there. We also did another hike that led us into a cave, and when we reached the top, we could see the entire landscape below us. It was such an amazing experience. The red rocks, the quiet, and the fresh air all came together to make the trip feel special. It reminded me how nice it is to step away from everything so...

  TO: Clark Hanson, CEO, AMDP FROM: Ela Gogus, Analyst, AMDP DATE: October 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Investment Recommendation Rivian Automotive As part of my role at AMDP, I am responsible for identifying investment opportunities that generate both financial return and measurable environmental and social impact. After a detailed evaluation, I recommend investing in Rivian Automotive , an American electric vehicle manufacturer revolutionizing sustainable transportation. Rivian’s commitment to carbon neutrality, circular production , and innovation aligns directly with AMDP’s goals. By scaling clean mobility solutions and building an ethical supply chain in the auto industry, Rivian shows how a modern company can create lasting value for both its investors and the environment. Table of Contents: Company Overview and Mission Financial & Strategic Opportunity Definitions Triple Bottom Line  Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Social Enterprise Carbon Footprint ADMP Standards...

I read American Like Me: Reflections on Life Between Cultures , by America Ferrera. I chose it because I’ve always been interested in identity, especially how people grow up balancing two (or more) cultures simultaneously. As someone who has lived between different worlds myself, I was curious to see how others described the feeling of having multiple “homes” and belonging everywhere and nowhere at the same time. I saw how everyone who immigrates to the U.S. is looking for opportunities, better lives for themselves and their children, and most importantly, a sense of belonging. That theme came up over and over again throughout the book. The book is made up of short stories of people from various backgrounds, like actors, athletes, writers, and activists. Every story really felt genuine and real. I am very interested in learning about people's stories and am inspired by how, despite all the physical and mental challenges, they have successfully built a life in a completely new plac...

  The Sunday Scaries: A Case Study in Collective Anxiety Why Anxiety Peaks Before Monday It’s 11:00 am on Sunday. Your heart races, your stomach sinks, and your brain serves up three reminders at once: the paper you haven’t started, the career you may or may not ever have, and that unanswered text from 2020. You need to get yourself together to create a master plan, but your room is still a mess from the weekend. You think to yourself, “Let me at least have a filling breakfast to set the tone of the day.” You open the fridge, but it holds nothing but the expired almond milk. Naturally, you skip breakfast, and all of a sudden, you find yourself reorganizing your closet. This messy stream of consciousness is called the Sunday Scaries - a weekly panic attack dressed up as “just getting ready for Monday.” However, can a single day of the week ever be enough to figure out the rest of your life? Maybe not. Does it have to be this way every Sunday? Absolutely not! According to psychologi...