Internships, Jobs, and Summer Break Plans, Oh My!

As I mentioned in my last blog post, now is the time to apply for summer internships and jobs! The best time is to start early, over winter break or during spring break so you can secure a summer gig before most people even think about their summer plans. Working...

Winter Break and FAFSA Forms: A First-Gen’s Guide

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...

Turkey Day Break!

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...

The Importance of Support

Happy Fall, everyone! As the semester is ramping up before break and finals, now more than ever I continue to rely on the amazing support system I’ve created over my time in school. I’m so incredibly grateful for the community that is around my school because it makes...

The Spooky Season of Deadlines

Happy Halloween, everyone! With the stress of midterms just starting to ramp down, it’s been prime time to attend the fall festivities a college campus has to offer. At my university, there were plenty of fun fall events to get everyone in the spirit. Movie...