by Catherine Ferro-Manzanares, Washington University in St. Louis, 2025 | May 22, 2023
Looking for what to do during the summer is a challenge. In my first year of college, I was lucky enough to have secured a fellowship through WashU’s civic engagement institute, Gephardt. I was able to receive a stipend and work for a non-profit that provided...
by Catherine Ferro-Manzanares, Washington University in St. Louis, 2025 | May 18, 2023
I finally finished my Sophomore year of college on May 12 at 7:04 pm, when I submitted my research project of 17 pages! This semester was tough, a lot of it depended on me holding myself accountable for time management. For example, three of my classes required me to...
by Malajah Johnson, Thiel College , '23 | May 5, 2023
Graduation is soon approaching. The intensity of graduation is starting to build. I am a bit nervous about the future and what to expect while being in graduate school, but I know that there are good things in store for my future. While graduation is only a couple of...
by Hailey Hibbs, St. Edwards University, 2024 | May 5, 2023
The most dreaded but most anticipated time of the year is upon us – finals week and the end of the school year! During this time it is important to remember that this week is only as hard as you make it. Studying for finals and working on final projects or papers...
by Elizabeth Bahar, St. Francis College , '24 | May 5, 2023
As first-generation students, we are always under pressure to do well in school and eventually graduate. Senioritis and burnout are not uncommon in students (particularly at the end of a semester). Senioritis manifests itself as a lack of ambition, low academic...
