Balancing the Unbalanced!
As the weeks continue to fly by, college-life sometimes still feels...unbalanced. It's November! I thought I would have it all together but new obstacles seem…
The Importance of Getting Involved
When I first came into college as a freshman, I knew I wanted to be a Biology major and thought I wanted to be pre-med…
November: Tips, Tricks, and Turkeys!
The beginning of the end of the year -- November! I think every college student can agree to some extent that November is such a…
Thankful for? Scholarships!!
I applied for scholarships during my senior year of high school and was rejected. I didn't understand why because I had a great resume, great…
My College Application Process
It wasn’t until my junior year that I realized I needed a plan after graduating high school – I always knew I wanted to go…
Giving Thanks
As the year comes to a close, I have started to reflect on the time I've had at Illinois State. I remember being a scared…
The Spooky Season of Deadlines
Happy Halloween, everyone! With the stress of midterms just starting to ramp down, it's been prime time to attend the fall festivities a college campus…
Week 10 Already?
How is it already Week 10? It feels like this semester just started! It's about to be November and I don't know if I'm ready…
Get To Know Me
Hi everyone, my name is Tosin, and I am new to I'mFirst! Blog. I am excited to share things about my experience at St. Olaf…
A Little Bit About Me
Hi all! I am a new blogger to the I’mFirst! Series. I am very excited to share my experiences so far at Washington University in…
Understanding yourself more
In my college journey, I've grown to have a passion for emotional intelligence and understanding the emotional spectrum. This passion started with my upbringing and…
Caffeine Addiction
Like many college students, I've developed an addiction, addiction to caffeine. Before college, I would just consume the sugary Dunkin coffee that was served to…
The Longest Short Week Ever
I always dread the week of Labor Day. You see, you leave for the summer, come back to school, and all the sudden you have…
Internship- First Day!
Today was my first day at my internship. I work under the Member Experience Director and I am a Member Experience Coordinator. I work for…
The Journey of Being a First-Generation College Student
Being a first-generation college student has many highs and lows. There are many positive moments that I experience while being a first-generation college student.…
Back to School…
Today, August 31st, is the day I begin writing this blog. This says a lot about how stressed I am already with the amount of…
Senioritis- Where did the time go?
They say that time seems to speed up as you go from freshmen year to senior year of high school. It's almost as if you…
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
When I first started college, I began to feel the weight of a college student. Exams, presentations, homework, attending lectures, and participating in club…