March Madness-College Spring Break Edition
I was lucky enough to be going to one of the few schools that actually had a spring break this semester. Because of the pandemic…
Budgeting in College
For this month, I am going to share my tips for budgeting and saving money in college. As we all know, college is extremely expensive.…
Minority groups are mainly affected by COVID
I am from the Southside of Chicago. To be more specific, I grew up in Mckinley Park, which is 5 minutes away from Back of…
I’m Not Always Outside When I’m Outside
I love being outside. There's just something about the outdoors that sends me into a trance. As soon as I step outside the door, all…
Burnout is real!
I initially wanted to write this post about love and all the wonderful things about my school. However, I also think it’s important to acknowledge…
What I Like About You (Barnard College)
Barnard College was my dream school when applying to colleges. I had made the decision to apply ED to Barnard after a month of going…
Conquering FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Otherwise known as FAFSA. When I look back to high school, filling out FAFSA felt like this daunting task…
Finances makes the world go around
Coming into college I knew I had saved up some money from working summer jobs and was looking forward to using that money at as…
Dear College: An Honest Letter
Dear the University of San Diego, First I want to say thank you. Thank you for being my second home, a place where I can…
My Summer (and future) plans
To say that I'm not terrified of the future or my after school plans would be a huge misgiving on my part. So I will…
Red Light, Green Light. Follow the Signs.
In general, continuous motion is good. From high school, you begin working or start college. In college, you go to classes, then complete homework, and…
New Year, New Me?
As 2021 begins it is filled with hope and the promise of something new. It also means the end of winter break... and that means…
New Years Resolutions
If you asked what my New Years’ Resolutions were three years ago, I probably would’ve laughed in your face and made a joke about how…
Feeling Motivated After Break
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you all are doing well and staying safe. I trust you all are excited for 2021 and for all…
Too much and Too comfortable
I recently started a Virtual Certified Peer Educator Training through NASPA and I saw a slide that resonated with me, "Common Traps of a Peer…
To The Class of 2024
I can almost remember the summer before my freshman year in college like it was yesterday: frequent runs to go dorm shopping and storage bins…
Ignore timelines. Pay attention to your own desires and capabilities.
Although we are often told that college is a time for self-exploration and a heightened sense of independence, we are often met with unsolicited advice…
I Almost Didn’t Apply To My Dream School
If it weren’t for robotics, I never would have known about the small engineering school on a hill in Worcester, Massachusetts. All through junior year,…
Apartment Hunting
As a first generation student something that isn't really talked about is finding off campus housing. Most students have at least one parent who attended…
First Things First
Hi All! My name is Celia Hernandez and I am a Sophomore Psychology Major with a double minor in Sociology and Children's Studies at Illinois…