by Eyzel Torres, University of Illinois Chicago, '22 | February 28, 2022
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 Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as a senior in high school. Fortunately, there were...
by Rosemary Tovar, Lycoming College, '23 | February 28, 2022
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 came to a private school in Pennsylvania, and private school are more expensive but I decided to come to Lycoming College because they gave me really good...
by Kaelyn Hicks, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, '22 | February 24, 2022
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 college is often a lonely experience. Between the “maximum productivity” work culture that glorifies working...
by Celia Hernandez, Illinois State University, '23 | February 14, 2022
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 my not-so-favorite. In terms of food, I’ve fallen in love with La Bamba, a sushi/Mexican fusion restaurant that genuinely has some of the best sushi...
by Amanda Hill, Alvernia University, '24 | January 31, 2022
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 many possibilities for many different people. I identify three categories from among my peers. The first group of students treats...
by Amanda Hill, Alvernia University, '24 | January 31, 2022
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, I always have a bit of difficulty getting back into the swing of things when I first start back up. The difference in workload...
