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White Privilege and Illinois Wesleyan University

by Cynthia Cruz | Mar 23, 2015

As a senior Sociology student here at Illinois Wesleyan, we’re tasked with completing a senior project of our choice and I’ve chosen to explore the awareness of white privilege among the white students at my institution. White privilege is “is a term for societal...

Thinking in the Present: Mafia & Habitat for Humanity

by Dallas Simms | Mar 23, 2015

I open my eyes and cringe as I try to adjust to the light. Another one's been murdered... As I gaze around at the circle of players, I search for that guilty murderous look. Someone's been murdered and someone did it. But who? Accusations begin filling the room and...

Don't worry about rejection strive for perfection

by Xavier Husser | Mar 23, 2015

As the snow of winter begins to fade, millions of high school seniors across the country are expressing joy and sorrow about college decisions. March Madness of college acceptance and rejection letters cause more jubilation and depression for an entire family than the...

Spring Break '15!

by Brenda Angulo | Mar 23, 2015

Hi guys! I am writing this blog to share with you some of the things that I did over my spring break. As a college student, leader at church, and member of the labor force, my time is usually busy. Therefore, having completed most of the work that I was supposed to...

2nd Round

by Tyneisha Richardson | Mar 23, 2015

On the second round of midterms it went better than the last time. It was totally different because at first I was scared and didn't know what to expected, but now I do and all my nerves calmed down. I had to tell myself that it's just another test and do the best I...

The Essentials of Life

by Carlton Hassell | Mar 23, 2015

Hello Fellow Bloggers, First Gen Students, and First Gen Allies, This is the first in a very long time that I have decided to post a written blog as opposed to a video blog. I really enjoy posting videos but I believe it is time to start diversifying my blogging...

The one where it seems like I know what I'm talking about

by Alexa Rodriguez | Mar 23, 2015

College is sort of like a roller coaster. A roller coaster with unexpected ups and downs. Let me tell you, my Sophomore year of college has been a transformative year so far. I’m pretty sure I have experienced the whole range of the spectrum. Phase 1: I got accepted...

Tailoring Your College Experience

by Leobardo Espinoza | Mar 23, 2015

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Before you even get to college, it is important to think about what kind of experience you'd like to have. As a college student, you will have the opportunity to tailor your...

3/4

by Adriana Gonzalez | Mar 12, 2015

I have a week before my Spring break starts and I am counting down the days. But what is more incredible is that, as of this moment, I am three quarters of the way done with my freshman year of college! I can easily imagine Ferris Bueller leaning on the wall closest...