Scary OR Sweet
Coming into college, I had no idea what to expect. I did not know that being an Economics and Statistics concentrator will lead me to…
Break Time, Work Time
For spring break this year I will be headed to Memphis, Tennesse where I am going to be working with many different organizations that focus…
Getting Aid with Finances
Getting into college is already a complex and sometimes confusing process for those of us who don’t know anyone personally that has done it before.…
Adulting with Money
Being responsible with money is one of the biggest steps into maturity, but sometimes sticking to it isn’t as easy as it sounds. For freshmen…
5 Tips On How To Manage and Save Money In College
Budgeting money and planning for expenses is not easy as a college student. Books, tuition, notebooks, personal expenses, and food are just some of the…
Financial Awareness
College is not only about social growth but is also a time for developing a sense of financial awareness. Before this period, most students have…
Financial Aid Forms
Financial aid can be scary to navigate, especially as a first-year, first-generation college student. My first experience with financial aid was filling out the Free…
Let’s talk about Money!
When I decided to come to an out of state college I knew that I would have to learn how to manage my money. I…
Leveraging Support: 2 of 7 Things I’ve Learned in College
There is something so isolating about struggling in college. Sure, no one is perfect, and the occasional slip ups are expected, but persistently struggling in…
Love is in the Air
As a junior at ISU, I have had lots of time to find out what places on campus are my favorite and what places are…
Opportunities Await
While summer is still ways away, for many, including myself, now is the time to start prepping for it. Summer for a college student holds…
Getting Back
Welcome everyone back from break! I hope everyone had a relaxing and fulfilling break and is charged up for the rest of the year! Personally,…
Change is Required for Growth
The last semester of my undergrad career has officially begun (albeit while temporarily conducted through a computer screen). I guess a part of me is…
Taking Advantage of Your Breaks
Now that winter break is over, I’m actually very excited to get back into the school routine. In past winter (and summer) breaks I still…
My Goal for 2022
As I reflect on 2021, I think about all the great things I accomplished and all the things that I wanted to work on but…
Resolutions
The start of a new semester means the revival of sleepless nights and triple shot espresso drinks. But, hopefully, this year I will actually keep…
Being Present: 1 of 7 Things I’ve Learned in College
When I look back at my college experience, I can’t think of many times where I was fully accepting and appreciating the present. I was…
Goodbye Finals!
With finals finally behind us, I can now reflect and appreciate the dedication that college students put towards this time. The environment of campus shifts,…