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Finally Fall
I am so excited that Fall is finally here!!! After what felt like an eternity, the brisk air of Fall has arrived. I no longer have to dread walking to my classes because of all the sweating I do. Now I actually look forward to going outside! And, there'll be a lot of...
Guide The Way
Mentors are very important because they help guide you along the right path. A mentor I have had during my time in college is my dad. He has definitely helped me through all of my ups and downs throughout college. College is crazy and a wild experience and it helps...
Summer Time
Summer Time Summer is my favorite time of the year because it is stress free and relaxing. I get to hang out with friends and I do not usually have too many responsibilities. This year was a different summer for me though. I decided to stay in Flagstaff for the summer...
Missing My Friends and Keeping My Stride
Two months have passed since this semester began. There have been several times since that first anxious day of junior year when I have found myself longing for the company of specific people in my life. I am still on campus for the next few months but like almost...
Preparing for life after college
I don’t know if it is because I am a first generation college student and I have a lot of pressure on me, but I am always thinking about life after college. My friends constantly tease me about how much I enjoy planning ahead, but I just like to feel like I am doing...
Revelations
My Freshman year was a breeze. The classes (mainly basics) felt like high school. They never required a whole lot of effort. I never felt consumed by the assignments and "studying" didn't take any longer than 15 minutes. Freshman year was similar. All I ahd to do was...
Mentors: they taught me what it means to be me.
My mentors are my friends. I laugh with them, cry with them, think with them, question them, eat with them, and just be with them. Each of my mentors came into different times of my life and brought out different parts of me. They have kept me grounded in my values,...
Mentor Wanted!
Finding a mentor in the collegiate realm can be a daunting, awkward, and rewarding endeavour. I remember starting college and feeling a ton of pressure from my “freshman introduction” class to bond with professors and to try and really find someone who was the adult...
Cyberbullying – A Survey
With the advent of modern technology, interaction between individuals has become instantaneous and effortless. The sheer amount of personal information provided by the internet, along with its ease of access, affords great opportunities for connecting with others;...
Learn from Mentoring
A brand new school year, which mean's brand new faces surround the campus community. However, this year is a bit different because of the new role I have gained. Someway or another, a stranger has now become one of my closest friends and mentee. My mentee is actually...