How I Chose My School
In honor of decision day very quickly approaching, I would like to share with you all my journey and how I decided where I wanted…
My College Journey at Rutgers
I consider myself lucky to have a family that encouraged me to apply for and attend college. Although the process was difficult because I had…
Independence is not all it seems…
I am a student from a low income family. My mother has made me balance school and work from the minute I turned sixteen. I…
College: Reality Check
Was I academically prepared for college? Yes and no. The focus of my high school instruction was breadth, not depth. Having this breadth prepared me…
Almost There: Fall Semester 2019
The next few months seem to be brimming with opportunity. Opportunity often brings me feelings of anticipation, but recently, fear. I say fear coming from…
Getting a Job: How I acquired my Work-Study Job
Currently, I work as one of the Building Supervisors at the Info Desk at the Cohon University Center (CUC) on campus. Thankfully the process for…
Some Academic Differences Between High School and College
Before entering college, I, just like most other prospective college students, was very nervous about the level of academic rigor. Although I did always receive…
My Last Few Days in College
I always think about my time in college as the separation of two worlds. My home life and my college life do not collide and…
Diving Into the Deep-End
Hi everyone!!! I guess this will be part introduction and part "jumping right into the deep end". I'm A'Daja and I am currently a first…
Springing into Healthy Habits
The middle towards the end of a college semester can be a very difficult time. Midterms, group assignments, projects, and so much more fill up…
Concrete Post-College Plans
The month of March has sort of decisive in terms of what is next. Around mid-March I learned from the second school I had applied…
Sometimes It’s Difficult, but It’s Never Impossible
Let us take a minute to recognize that experiencing college can be difficult. Time management is difficult. Staying focused and motivated is difficult. Making and…
Make Sure You Can Always Breathe
Let’s talk about the narrative of “resilience” that is spoken of as the prized possession that happens when first-gen/low income students are put through elite…
What I LOVE About College!
There is no doubt that college is incredibly different from high school. Our days are no longer structured for us and we no longer have…
A Brief History of a College Student’s Mental Health
I have touched upon the subject of mental health before, but I will like to expand on the matter and warn you, especially all upcoming…
February…The Month of Self Love.
Time to explore the topic of Self Love. Loving yourself is the first step to your success. Loving yourself builds your self confidence, which then…
All About Love <3
Hello All, It's been a while since I've posted, I know. In the last week of February, when life's throwing me for a loop, I…
Finances and Planning
The last thing you may want to think about when worrying about classes, integrating, and a whole new chapter of your life is finances. It…