This year has proven to be my busiest one yet! Between my work as a Admission Fellow, my job at the performing arts center, my presidency of our campus Quest Scholars chapter, and – let’s not forget – my classes, I hardly have time to sit and enjoy a meal! But I must...
This year feels different. I’m in a known place; I’m surrounded by familiar faces, but something still seems different. (In a good way, to be sure.) In spite of being used to campus, privy to the secret study spots, best dining options, and knowing precisely the last...
Procrastination. It’s a word that we students are all too familiar with. We find every excuse not to do an assignment, study for a test, or any other task. Don’t get me wrong, I know that there are those times when we just have a lot on our plate; when the to-do list...
Just two short years ago, I stood in the very shoes most of you now stand. I had written, proofread, and rewritten countless essays and checked more boxes than I care to count. But most importantly, I had pressed that glorious – yet so intimidating – “Submit” button....
As I sit here reflecting on my week and plan my festivities for the coming weekend, I can’t help but think about how amazing today has been. First, I must put this Friday evening into the perspective of this week. It started with a normal Monday schedule of classes,...
This week marked the start of my fourth semester as a college student – I’m almost halfway done! As I finalize my schedule, order textbooks, and get reacquainted with dorm life, I’m having the bittersweet realization of just how much time here I have behind me and...
I’ve made it through another semester of college – one more and I’ll be halfway done! This all still feels a bit unreal. In just a little over two short years, I’ll be venturing out into a world most call reality. I’ll leave this fantasy of classes, dorm life, and a...
There are so many things that I am thankful for. In many ways, I considered myself to be privileged, well, blessed. When I think about where I’ve come from then look at where I am, I cannot help but smile thankfully. Considering the obstacles that I have faced along...
As I sit here thinking about how to start this particular blog, my lips are slowly curving to form a smile. I’m reminiscing on all the good times that I enjoyed as I was going through the college search process my senior year of high school. Beyond the stress of...
After quite an eventful and relaxing summer, my sophomore year has finally started! Classes have come back into session and so many familiar and some not so familiar faces have crossed my path. I've gathered all my textbooks and organized my backpack with a variety of...