So you’ve survived life on campus, and now you’re ready to set up camp in your own apartment, outside of the quads which will be swarming with underclassmen in the coming year. You have done some research, found a nice place that is most likely half the price of what...
Looking back on how I have come to where I am now, I notice there have been a few very clear moments that defined my experience, either as a student, musician, or person – sometimes a combination. Thinking about these moments, I usually feel nostalgic and wish I could...
One of the greatest aspects of college is the diversity present on campus. I know it probably sounds cliché, but in reality, it is so true. With students from all around the country and world, with an expansive range of interests, you are guaranteed to find a group or...
With spring fast approaching comes the last few weeks of the semester – crazy! After a few months of classes, I think we can all agree that a break is necessary and well deserved. So how do you plan to spend your time away from the books? Sleeping in, maybe picking up...
Throughout my time as a college student, I have come to realize my fascination of knowledge. This fascination seems a bit obsessive at times, in that I am usually not fully satisfied by simply applying seemingly arbitrary ideas to given problems, but rather...
With a new year comes a new semester, a clean slate, and a fresh perspective. I usually do not highlight specific goals for myself, rather I try to just be the best that I can be in everything that I do; however, this year I do want to target one aspect of my academic...
Anyone, no matter how selfless, can and will sing praises of themselves if it means having a shot at admittance to their dream school. The personal statement allows students to make themselves be heard in a unique way, and highlight aspects of themselves that they...
In my opinion, one of the most important aspects of finding a college that fits you is feeling comfortable in the campus environment. Leaving the realm of high school and home life is a huge change, and being surrounded by people of all backgrounds and walks of life,...
To be frank, I didn’t really need to “try” in high school. My small town, public school of about 600 students total did not boast impressive research opportunities or robotics clubs, advanced STEM courses or top notch professors. So, I was left with no other option...
It’s a bit surreal to think that one click controls the direction your life will take, sending you to either soaring in ecstasy to your dream or plummeting downward into uncertainty. This one click represents years of preparation, months of refinement, and hours upon...