Faces & Spaces

In every STITCH issue, we include a segment called Faces + Spaces, which profiles a Northwestern student and their favorite space. We’ve explored a lot of different spaces: rehearsal rooms, spin studios, bedrooms, and more. For STITCH’s At-Home, we decided not to focus on one specific student. Instead, this issue aims to reflect on this time from a variety of voices. Therefore, this Faces+Spaces segment features members from all of STITCH’s teams exploring a space that brings them joy, comfort, or even inspiration during this time. We hope it provides you a similar feeling.

Michelle Gozdanker: My backyard has easily become my favorite place through quarantine! It has turned into my reading spot, work out space, study space, and my favorite spot to relax!

Grace Lougheed: My bed will always be my sanctuary. In quarantine, it’s where I’ve been able to find inspiration and creative solace — usually while flipping through stacks of magazines while my Discover Weekly playlist plays from my computer.

Ishika Vanwari: Spending time in my balcony has definitely been my favorite (and arguably my only) quarantine activity! I’ve discovered a new found passion for baking — the balcony is a perfect spot to devour these freshly baked treats.

Ashley Chin: As simple as it sounds, my new favorite space to spend my quarantine time is my family room. It’s where the most natural light can come in and where I’ve been dedicating a lot of “me” time (stretching, practicing yoga). In a tough time like now, I’ve realized how important it is to embrace sunlight and take care of yourself.

Erica Davis: This little spot in my backyard has become my favorite place to read and do homework—it’s pretty much the only quiet area in my house, so I love it.