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...
Finding a Job as a Student
Finding a job as a college student can be difficult, but there are options available on-campus or off-campus so the first step is figuring out where you'd feel comfortable working while also prioritizing your education and keeping up with your grades. I currently work...
Balancing Finances!
Balancing being a student and working can be challenging at times, especially if you are first generation and must learn the college lifestyle on your own while still supporting yourself and/or your family financially. When I initially attended college, it was a...
Sharing Love and Giving Thanks!
I had no notion when I entered college as a first-year student that my future would become what it is now. Even in high school, I was the type of student who would go to class and then leave as soon as the bell rang and the class was dismissed. But today I am...