by Estefani Rivas Sierra, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, '23
I applied for scholarships during my senior year of high school and was rejected. I didn’t understand why because I had a great resume, great grades, and great references for teachers. I couldn’t ask my parents to help me because they don’t know how...
by Estefani Rivas Sierra, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, '23
How is it already Week 10? It feels like this semester just started! It’s about to be November and I don’t know if I’m ready yet. In general, time flies, but when you are in college, semesters are a blink of an eye. Sometimes it feels like the blink...
by Celia Hernandez, Illinois State University, '23
Like many college students, I’ve developed an addiction, addiction to caffeine. Before college, I would just consume the sugary Dunkin coffee that was served to me when I ordered a vanilla iced coffee but since starting college, I have developed a full-fledged...
by Celia Hernandez, Illinois State University, '23
Being a first gen student is such a unique and terrifying experience. It’s one that’s filled with uncertainty and worry but also with pride and self-confidence. Being first gen for me is being able to take pride in my work at school in terms of both...
by Estefani Rivas Sierra, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, '23
I always dread the week of Labor Day. You see, you leave for the summer, come back to school, and all the sudden you have another day off. Of course, our bodies aren’t used to our routine schedules for school, so it’s hard to return back on Tuesday....
