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More Money, More Problems
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...
Love, Health, and Intentionality!
The celebration of love seems to always be on a specific day in February. However, we should celebrate love every day! Love is in mostly everything we do. From the mundane things to the pivotal moments in our lives, love enhances our experiences. So, take a moment to...
Undergraduate Research
As a first-generation student, finding opportunities to advance in your career can be a daunting task. For me, I really wanted to get involved in research and see if my interest in learning and psychology applied to conducting research. Here is my journey, ways I...
Getting Back Into The Groove of Things
It's the beginning of a new semester! For some of us, this isn't our first time going in to a new semester, and for others it is! No matter if you're new or returning, getting back into the groove of the new semester can be a difficult transition. I found for me,...
Summer Planning Starts Now
Summer is the best time for any student because you get a break from school and time to yourself to do whatever it is you want. In college, summer is a time to build off of what you have been doing in school. Summer should be a productive time where you apply yourself...
New Semester & Student Resources!
Hey! It is time for a new semester and a fresh start! Whether last semester didn't go as planned, academically, or if you knocked it out of the park, you get to start fresh! Give yourself grace. You are doing a great job! Something I want to share with you is that...
Welcome 2023!
We welcome a New Year after a well deserved break! I've been back at school for a while and I am able to manage my time efficiently now, but it was difficult at first. My break was spent at home with family. I was around them at all times and tried my best to meet...
Fresh into Spring Semester
I am just beginning my sophomore spring semester and I can’t believe this will mark two years’ worth of college. I still feel like the freshman that came in the fall, figuring things out, debating if I should pursue something or not, and still working on making...
Happy New Year
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,...
Post-Graduation Plans: What’s Next?
Can you believe it? Graduation is only a couple months away! Where has the time gone? This may be a scary subject for some and for others, it may not be. However, for those who are afraid for what comes after graduation, do not be! You will be fully prepared and well...