by Eyzel Torres, University of Illinois Chicago, '22
I am very grateful for many people in my life so far as I have journeyed through higher education and my own personal life. First off, my family has been my number one support system going all the way back to high school but especially since I started college. My...
by Adiba Hussain, Barnard College, '23
The transition from a New York City public high school to a competitive liberal arts college caused imposter syndrome to kick into full gear for me, especially in the classroom. As an aspiring English major, I prided myself in the writing skills that got me to Barnard...
by Kendell Godina, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, '22
College has been a long journey for me. I am grateful to have been able to learn and grow from my experiences in college. I laughed, I cried, but most importantly, I enjoyed myself along the way. Anytime I wanted to give up, I had my friends and family there to help...
by Andrea Brito, Centre College, '22
Hi, My name is Andrea, and I am a senior at Centre College. It is crazy to believe that these four years are coming to an end, and it is nerve-racking. If you are a senior in high school, you’re probably in the same boat. It’s the period of senior year...
by Celia Hernandez, Illinois State University, '23
This year for break I will be very thankful to head home and spend time with my family and just take some time to relax. I get to go home and see my brothers who I haven’t seen for a while and I get to see some hometown friends who are also back in town from...
by Rosemary Tovar, Lycoming College, '23
I’m currently a junior in college, so that officially makes me an upperclassman ! I find it a bit crazy because a little over two years ago I was a Freshman who didn’t know what she got herself into by moving miles away from home. Although I am far from home, I have...
