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Giving Thanks
Around this time of year we take time and really think about what in our lives we are thankful for. Many people say their family, that they have a roof over their head or food in their stomach, but I think I’m most grateful for having the opportunity to further my...
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Nothing Out of the Ordinary
I had never thought that I would have a rough semester, but we all do. Shockingly, I am okay with having a rough semester, but that is primarily because of the great support system I have made here in college. From the first day of the first semester I started...
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Looking Back on the Process–What I Wish I Knew
I applied for college around three years ago, in 2016. Looking back, the thing that sticks out the most to me is what I desperately wish I had done during my last years in high school. I honestly believe that more than half the battle goes into researching colleges...
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Lines
The sad truth is that I cannot always be there for my friends and families 100% of their time. It is true that I am one phone call away or simply right next door, but I may not always be available. I might just be napping, at work, in meetings, or away from my phone....
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Starting Over
As the semester comes to a close, I wanted to take some time to discuss some of the things I've had going on. It has been a difficult year as I've had some health issues that have permitted me from putting my all into my schoolwork. I've spent the past few months...
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Celebrating First Generation College Students!
There is no doubt that being a First-Generation College student is something to be proud of and celebrate! On November 8th, 2018, the First-Generation Initiative (FGI) here at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, did just that – We celebrated our First Gen community of...
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Senioritis
The semester is coming to an end and unlike any other semester, it is moving fast. I am not sure how I feel about that. In part, I love being in school with all of my friends, but also I am feeling that academics are being a bit too much. Yet the fact that I am only...
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Giving Thanks
Around this time it's nice to be able to sit down and be thankful for the people who have helped me over my years at UT. First, my family, my Nonno has always been my biggest supporter and when I feel like I can't do it, he reminds me that I can. My dad has always...
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Class registration reflections from a senior
How happy am I to be a senior. Ya, that's not a question. The main reason is: class registration is a breeze compared to my early years! I just finished my last round of pre-registration before graduation. I got a good time, a solid layout, Whitman registrar's offer...
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some insights of on-campus employment
Hey all, Recently, I gained a lot more on-campus federal work study jobs that, together, give me pretty good hours for a week. I am currently working 3 jobs: Whitman's theater house manager, Whitman's gym desk worker, and Whitman's recycling program recycler. Since...
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