The Importance of Getting Involved

When I first came into college as a freshman, I knew I wanted to be a Biology major and thought I wanted to be pre-med as well. I took a freshman seminar class in the fall 2020 that was a roadmap for pre-health profession students, and this is where I quickly realized...

Love is in the Air

As a junior at ISU, I have had lots of time to find out what places on campus are my favorite and what places are my not-so-favorite. In terms of food, I’ve fallen in love with La Bamba, a sushi/Mexican fusion restaurant that genuinely has some of the best sushi...

What I Like About You (Barnard College)

Barnard College was my dream school when applying to colleges. I had made the decision to apply ED to Barnard after a month of going to campus and understanding the environment and community that I would be a part of if I was lucky enough to get accepted. December 12...

Sorority- Scary or Sweet?

Growing up I watched countless TV show’s tell me how scary or judgemental greek life or more specifically sororities were. In my head, this built up an image of a group of girls who were mean and cruel. Being a first-generation student made it super difficult my...

The Hidden Benefits of Community Engagement

I remember the excitement I felt from learning about the many campus talks and lectures about social justice topics throughout my first year of college about as well as I remember the heaviness I felt in listening to those talks. From climate change and Black Lives...