by Xavier Husser, Boston College, '18
As cliched as it sounds, it would be an understatement if I said that my first semester of college was not what I expected. Academically, I made the first semester freshman mistake of taking Calculus I even though I just took pre-calculus this past summer before the...
by Adriana Gonzalez, Pomona College
When I got to campus, many students talked about “Imposter Syndrome” and their experience with it throughout their time here. So as someone who had not heard that term before, I did not know what it was and how that could apply to me. “Imposter...
by Dallas Simms, The University of Virginia , '17
My advisor worriedly looks at me and says, “Many second years are just beginning to think about a field of study. Have you thought at all about what you want to major in?” Just beginning to think about what they want to major in? Seriously? Has no one else been...
by Tyler Lattimore, Emory University , '15
I think this semester has been my best one yet! All of my classes (just about) are extremely interesting and have kept my attention consistently over the course of the semester – which is usually not the case. Also, I feel like I’m finally a part of some great...
by Michael Faikes, College of Charleston, '17
As the semester comes to a close, it is very easy to forget how fortunate one may be. I know personally, I have a lot of things to be thankful for! I also know firsthand how it can be very easy to allow daily stresses take over your mind and make you forget the...
by Carlton Hassell, George Mason University , '16
Hey everyone. Check out my blog as I discuss what I’m thankful for. I also share information on staying positive and persevering. Enjoy!
