POV: You are a First Generation Student

by Irelyn Rogan, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2025 | October 26, 2023

My name is Irelyn Rogan, and I am a first-generation college student. This is a fact that many do not know about me, including some of my closest friends. Being a first-gen student means that both of your parents never completed college – or even attended college. ...

Balancing Extracurriculars in the New Academic Year

by Tiffany Zhu, Washington University in St. Louis | October 20, 2023

As we dive into a new academic year, one of the hardest parts is readjusting to the study grind after the summer. Whether summer means hanging out with friends, taking courses, or working a job, it is always nice to be back on-campus filled with the chatter of...