School is very stressful so as you’re wrapping up the school year and studying for finals all you can think of is the sweet feeling of freedom that summer break brings. You’re probably looking forward to hanging out with your friends, staying up late watching Netflix,...
It never fails. In the beginning of the semester, I am focused, determined, and productive. I study every night and make sure I attend every class. For the first 8 weeks I am the ideal college student. Then something changes after spring break. I get a little lazier,...
Last semester went pretty well, but there is always room for improvement. I have a few simple resolutions that should help me do even better this semester: 1. Not missing any classes. It is easy to miss a couple classes. Sometimes this makes it harder to study for...
Giving Thanks! Sometimes, due to the stress of classes, exams, and any other extra curricular activities that we are apart of, it is easy to forget what a wonderful and privileged opportunity we have in front of us. As college students, especially first generation...
I thought once I went to college everything would be perfect. I figured I would be happy since I would be away from home, independent, and finally have all the privileges of a young adult. Although this was all true, I underestimated the amount of responsibility that...
I remember when I got my acceptance letter in the mail. It was a big envelope with "The University of Southern California" on the front. I was so excited. I ripped it open and saw the word "congratulations" and I couldn't stop smiling. But soon my face turned into a...
The first thing that comes to mind when I think of college is the freedom: The chance to make my own decisions, the opportunity to decide what I will do with my time, where I will go, and how long I will stay out. In college I will make my first steps into adulthood...