by Nahomi Velasquez, Boston University, '15
As a new Resident Assistant, I have now been on both ends of the spectrum: the nervous, anxious and shy freshman moving into a scary new dorm; and the cheerful and peppy RA helping first year students move into their dorms. As a freshman I had many anxieties...
by Dallas Simms, The University of Virginia , '17
I don’t understand. How can everyone make friends by asking each other the most generic questions: “What’s your name, where are you from, and what do you want to major in?” All I hear are these same three questions and then silence. It’s so difficult to keep any other...
by Michael Faikes, College of Charleston, '17
As I left my hometown of Irmo, South Carolina, I knew that I was prepared for college. I had spent my entire month of July preparing for college in a transition program, SPECTRA, hosted by the College of Charleston, and had only been home for a week before I had to go...
by Alexa Rodriguez, Wellesley College , '17
This morning I was eating breakfast at my college dining hall and it hit me that I am a college student. When I say it hit me, I mean it HIT me with the mental weight of a freight train. This is the big leagues now. Pretty serious business. When I was little I always...
by Brenda Angulo, Trinity Washington University , '17
Hi guys! How are you all? I hope very well and excited to know about what college is like or just a little bit of someone else’s experience. As a first time student attending college in my family, I feel highly privileged to share my personal journey at Trinity...
