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…
Undergraduate Research
As a first-generation student, finding opportunities to advance in your career can be a daunting task. For me, I really wanted to get involved in…
Getting Back Into The Groove of Things
It's the beginning of a new semester! For some of us, this isn't our first time going in to a new semester, and for others…
Summer Planning Starts Now
Summer is the best time for any student because you get a break from school and time to yourself to do whatever it is you…
New Semester & Student Resources!
Hey! It is time for a new semester and a fresh start! Whether last semester didn't go as planned, academically, or if you knocked it…
Welcome 2023!
We welcome a New Year after a well deserved break! I've been back at school for a while and I am able to manage my…
Fresh into Spring Semester
I am just beginning my sophomore spring semester and I can’t believe this will mark two years’ worth of college. I still feel like the…
Happy New Year
It's been about a week since I returned back to campus and honestly, I missed it. I love spending time with my family and seeing…
Post-Graduation Plans: What’s Next?
Can you believe it? Graduation is only a couple months away! Where has the time gone? This may be a scary subject for some and…
The End of a Semester
Wow, a couple of weeks ago I finished my sophomore fall semester, three-eighths of the way done! Quite honestly, this semester felt never-ending, despite the…