In Search for Summer Opportunities
Looking for what to do during the summer is a challenge. In my first year of college, I was lucky enough to have secured a…
Halfway There
I finally finished my Sophomore year of college on May 12 at 7:04 pm, when I submitted my research project of 17 pages! This semester…
On To The Next Chapter…
Graduation is soon approaching. The intensity of graduation is starting to build. I am a bit nervous about the future and what to expect while…
Finally Finals
The most dreaded but most anticipated time of the year is upon us – finals week and the end of the school year! During this…
Burnout and Senioritis Season!
As first-generation students, we are always under pressure to do well in school and eventually graduate. Senioritis and burnout are not uncommon in students (particularly…
When the Academically Challenging School is Academically Challenging
“What APs did you take in high school?” is a question I am often asked as part of my admissions ambassador job by incoming students.…
The End of The Semester!
At the end of the semester, we get stressed. Between finals and final projects, it can become a lot all of a sudden. One week…
Finding a Job as a Student
Finding a job as a college student can be difficult, but there are options available on-campus or off-campus so the first step is figuring out…
Springing into the end of the year
This year's spring break came very early for ISU but was extraordinarily rejuvenating and welcomed. The past few years over spring break I have gone…
Thriving Through, Not Just Surviving, Midterms
As an old TikTok goes, “the height of luxury is drinking three liquids at once… one for fun, one for hydration, and one for energy".…
The Pursuit of Academic Excellence
Being a first-generation college student is far from easy. There are many challenges and obstacles that many first-generation students, including me, had to overcome while…
Pulling Through!
As a first year, Spring Break was earlier than what I was used to. Also, it was harder to come back from Spring Break because…
Balancing Finances!
Balancing being a student and working can be challenging at times, especially if you are first generation and must learn the college lifestyle on your…
Sharing Love and Giving Thanks!
I had no notion when I entered college as a first-year student that my future would become what it is now. Even in high school,…
How to Effectively Study for Midterms!
It is about that time for midterms! We all know and can attest to the fact that midterms can be overwhelming and stressful. It is…
The Lasting Memories of College
Hi everyone; I hope everyone's semester is going great. I am in my last semester of college, so I am having some bittersweet moments. I…
Tackling Financial Aid Applications
Money here, money there, money where? That was the feeling in my head as I filled out my financial aid applications. While each college varies…
Love Is In The Air
Dear friend, We’ve come a long way since freshman year of High school. We were only 14 years old sitting in Biology class and now…
More Money, More Problems
Going to college means gaining a lot of independence, this includes gaining financial independence. This can be a major change, especially coming from a home…
Love, Health, and Intentionality!
The celebration of love seems to always be on a specific day in February. However, we should celebrate love every day! Love is in mostly…