This year's spring break came very early for ISU but was extraordinarily rejuvenating and welcomed. The past few years over spring break I have gone on Alternative Spring Breaks to give back to the community and travel around different states. This year however I was...
Going to college means gaining a lot of independence, this includes gaining financial independence. This can be a major change, especially coming from a home where most of your finances are handled by your parents. What has helped me make the transition is utilizing...
It's been about a week since I returned back to campus and honestly, I missed it. I love spending time with my family and seeing them but at college, I've gained a sense of independence here that makes me miss my alone time. Over break, I spent time with my family,...
Entering the second semester of my senior year, I have been reflecting on how much I have changed over my years as an undergrad. I've grown into more of a confident speaker, leader, and learner. Outside of classes this semester, I have been busy with clinicals at The...
As the year comes to a close, I have started to reflect on the time I've had at Illinois State. I remember being a scared freshman heading home on my first Thanksgiving break, ready to relax, see my family and get some much needed rest. However, his Thanksgiving break...
Like many college students, I've developed an addiction, addiction to caffeine. Before college, I would just consume the sugary Dunkin coffee that was served to me when I ordered a vanilla iced coffee but since starting college, I have developed a full-fledged coffee...
Being a first gen student is such a unique and terrifying experience. It's one that's filled with uncertainty and worry but also with pride and self-confidence. Being first gen for me is being able to take pride in my work at school in terms of both academics, social...
As finals week approaches it also brings the end of my Junior year. It has been such a surreal experience considering my first two years were heavily affected by the global pandemic that this year has felt like the first "normal" college year. This year I've been able...
As I mentioned in an earlier post, for spring break I went to Memphis, Tennessee with the honors program on an Alternative Spring Break trip, and I wanted to talk about the amazing experiences that I got to go on! The bus ride there was perfect. I was able to get some...
For spring break this year I will be headed to Memphis, Tennesse where I am going to be working with many different organizations that focus on community redevelopment, felon reentry programs, and the beautification of communal spaces! I am going with the Alternative...