by Toni Momodu, Susquehanna University, 2024 | February 18, 2024
Hi everyone! I know this post is a bit late for the month, considering that the spring semester started for many of us in January/early February. (My semester abroad in South Korea begins in a week, so that is why this post is up a bit later!) Anyway, I wanted to...
by Toni Momodu, Susquehanna University, 2024 | January 17, 2024
When it comes to the FAFSA, it is something that can either bring dread, exasperation, or great joy. It’s a time when you apply for aid towards your college education, but it’s also a time that can bring much stress or discomfort if you are unfamiliar with...
by Toni Momodu, Susquehanna University, 2024 | November 8, 2023
When I sat down to write this, I had to reflect on the term that has shaped a significant portion of my education, especially my college journey. First-generation. I believe being a first-generation (first-gen for short) student means I am the first in my family to...
by Tiffany Zhu, Washington University in St. Louis | October 20, 2023
As we dive into a new academic year, one of the hardest parts is readjusting to the study grind after the summer. Whether summer means hanging out with friends, taking courses, or working a job, it is always nice to be back on-campus filled with the chatter of...
by Catherine Ferro-Manzanares, Washington University in St. Louis, 2025 | May 30, 2023
Asking for a letter of recommendation can be intimidating, especially as a first-year. Most classes are larger, and there isn’t quite a strong faculty-to-student relationship, given that you’ve only known them for a semester, and for some, it takes time to come out of...
by Catherine Ferro-Manzanares, Washington University in St. Louis, 2025 | May 30, 2023
College applications will have you looking everywhere, and one of the most complex parts of it can be the financial aspect of it. Nearly three years ago, during my senior fall, I remembered going through the hoops of deciphering tax returns, emailing schools, and...
