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Then and Now
As we enter the third month of the semester I can't help but think back to when I was starting college. We would often have college students come and visit us in high school who would talk about their experiences and what college was like. I was always so incredibly...
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Moving-In: Jorge at CMU
Hey, my name's Jorge Alvarez, and I'm a First generation college student. My move-in experience was simple; I rolled my duffle bag-suitcase hybrid to my dorm, Hamerschlag House, named after the first president of CMU, Arthur Hamerschlag. I dropped my belongings and...
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CMU Orientation 2016: Capture the Moment
Orientation was a blast! Orientation at CMU is one of national acclaim; a nine-day convention of events, community discussions, lessons from older students as well as tons of fun programs such as Casino Night, Greek Gala and the Class Photo on the Cut. I was able to...
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First-Gen, First Internship
This is exciting! Let me tell you these news! I never thought I would get an internship before leaving college, but that changed when I received an offer in May. This summer, I’ve been interning for Just Harvest, a non-for-profit organization that addresses hunger in...
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Summers Before and After College
The summer before my first year of college I served as a camp counselor’s assistant at the summer camp at my local park. The thing was, I didn’t live in the city where I volunteered; more precisely, I drove about half an hour to get to Lake Eva Summer Camp every day....
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Help
“Padah, you just need to ask for help,” my friend told me. Yes, I need help. But as a fourth year student, I still do not know how to ask for help. I was sitting in class when my professor was talking about a CC Alumni’s research on sense of belonging at Colorado...
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Time Management
Time management is something that many of us college students face daily. Often times I’ve gotten so busy throughout the week and my mind has slipped on an assignment I was supposed to do, or I remember last minute and it doesn’t allow me to put 100% effort into my...
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Freedom is Free–the Rest is Scheduled
As a junior, my life just got real. It hit me once I hit the momentous third year just how much my present actions will directly impact my future, and how much the latter depends on the former. It’s a little scary—and because of that, I felt like I had to do...
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Procrastination… Procrastination
What is my number one challenge in college? Well seeing as this blog is due by the end of the day you can see how it might be procrastination. Now don't get me wrong, I am all about getting my homework done and over with so I don't have to worry about it; but a wise...
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Becoming Accustomed
It's my sophomore year and I couldn't have imagined that things could change so fast while being in college. I know all the buildings like the back of my hand, when and where events typically will be held, the short cuts to the residence halls and to the academic...
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