Finally Finals

The most dreaded but most anticipated time of the year is upon us – finals week and the end of the school year! During this time it is important to remember that this week is only as hard as you make it. Studying for finals and working on final projects or papers...

Burnout and Senioritis Season!

As first-generation students, we are always under pressure to do well in school and eventually graduate. Senioritis and burnout are not uncommon in students  (particularly at the end of a semester). Senioritis manifests itself as a lack of ambition, low academic...

When the Academically Challenging School is Academically Challenging

“What APs did you take in high school?” is a question I am often asked as part of my admissions ambassador job by incoming students. The reactions always get me as I list out all the APs my school had cut by the time it was my turn to take them. By the end of my...

The End of The Semester!

At the end of the semester, we get stressed. Between finals and final projects, it can become a lot all of a sudden. One week it feels like you’ve got so long left, and the next you realize everything is coming to an end really soon. During this time, lots of...

Finding a Job as a Student

Finding a job as a college student can be difficult, but there are options available on-campus or off-campus so the first step is figuring out where you’d feel comfortable working while also prioritizing your education and keeping up with your grades. I...

Springing into the end of the year

This year’s spring break came very early for ISU but was extraordinarily rejuvenating and welcomed. The past few years over spring break I have gone on Alternative Spring Breaks to give back to the community and travel around different states. This year however...