by Braden Nguyen, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, '25
My name is Braden and I am a first-generation student. I am currently an undergraduate student at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith. As a sophomore, it does not get any easier being a first-gen student. I am also the first from this campus to blog and...
by Celia Hernandez, Illinois State University, '23
Entering the second semester of my senior year, I have been reflecting on how much I have changed over my years as an undergrad. I’ve grown into more of a confident speaker, leader, and learner. Outside of classes this semester, I have been busy with clinicals...
by Jack Brown, St. Mary's College of Maryland, '26
Finals week is coming up for many of us, and so that means we’re all stressing out over our assignments. Many of us are wondering on how we can feel a little less stressed, and i’m here to give out some suggestions! My first suggestion is to take things...
by Malajah Johnson, Thiel College , '23
It’s finally that time of the year. The fall semester is close to ending and you are considering to attend college soon. The deadlines for many of the schools that you wish to attend are approaching quickly. You feel as if the college process is not going so great and...
by Jack Brown, St. Mary's College of Maryland, '26
As a first generation student taking a gap year, the application process was difficult for me. I graduated in 2021, a year before most of my peers now. I essentially had little to no help, as neither of my parents had applied to any colleges themselves and I had no...
by Amanda Hill, Alvernia University, '24
With a much-needed break around the corner and finals just a ways away, I am immensely looking forward to my break this year. This semester for me, had challenges I didn’t even imagine I’d face, so to have a break longer than normal couldn’t have come at a more...
