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What is Experience?

The world is changing. Experience guides us through. Experience tells stories about the intersection of technology and humanity — stories that look to the future; chronicle innovations and new ideas about work, play, and human relationships; and examine inspiring solutions to global problems.

Experience is published by Northeastern University.

Have an idea for an Experience story? Check out our submission guidelines.

Email us at contact [at] expmag [dot] com or click on individual staff names below.

About Northeastern

For more than a century, Northeastern University has placed experience at the heart of its mission, in teaching, research, and global engagement. That’s because experience is the push that gives learning and discovery connection, insight, and impact. Experience is how people learn over their lifetimes, staying nimble and relevant. Experience is education. Learn more about Northeastern.

Staff

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Joanna Weiss @JoannaWeiss

DESIGN DIRECTOR
Michael Workman @MichaelWorkman

SENIOR EDITOR
Schuyler Velasco @Schuyler_V

ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Erick Trickey @ErickTrickey

EDITOR, PARTNERSHIPS AND ENGAGEMENT
Ceci Menchetti @CeciMenchetti

DESIGN ASSOCIATE
Angela Pyne

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Love

Connections, relationships, and family life

Stories in Love

We tried to eat a holiday dinner together on Zoom. It did not go well.

By Heather Kapplow

My baby’s failed dalliance with the Merlin Magic Sleep Suit

By Schuyler Velasco

First came AIM, then came marriage

By Schuyler Velasco

Chatbot love: What it’s like to fall for your AI

By Stav Dimitropoulos

Future wedding must-haves: Flowers, photographer, and Zoom

By Alix Strauss

Pandemic dating is making us more honest

By Jenni Gritters

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I was in a socially-distant relationship for seven years. Here’s what I learned.

By Lian Parsons-Thomason

My great-grandmother died in the 1918 flu epidemic. For the first time, I feel like I know her.

By Matt Crossman

Need help with your dating profile? These ‘doctors’ are in.

By Jenni Gritters

App-based dating is here to stay. Here’s how it’s rewiring the courtship process.

By Jenni Gritters

The Science of Attraction

By Alix Strauss

Here comes the bride — and 150 cellphones

By Alix Strauss

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I Tried It: Self-defense class

By Erin Kennedy

Touched by a stranger: the rise of professional cuddling

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I Tried It: ‘Tinder for friendship’

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My life as a polyamorist

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By Jim Sullivan

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By Alexandra Samuel­

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