by Amanda Hill, Alvernia University, '24
With finals finally behind us, I can now reflect and appreciate the dedication that college students put towards this time. The environment of campus shifts, suddenly the common areas go from hangout spots to study areas. A sense of camaraderie fills the silence as...
by Eyzel Torres, University of Illinois Chicago, '22
As the semester comes to an end, it is very easy to feel stressed about final projects and exams. I know that I usually start to feel the pressure a couple of weeks before finals but it is honestly manageable if you have been doing your work throughout the semester...
by Rosemary Tovar, Lycoming College, '23
We’ve got to be honest here; we all dread taking finals and we think they are the worst. I’m the number one supporter of that statement, but I also can’t wait to get over with finals especially when I’m close to going home. I live on campus at...
by Joudenie Germain, Colgate University, '24
It is the dreaded finals season. A time where you gear up, power through long, heavy study sessions, and hope it will be over soon in order to enjoy a much needed restful break. You can see the light at the end of the tunnel; this is when motivation and perseverance...
by Yohana Franco, University of Texas at Austin, '22
When I first got to UT Austin, I did not know what to expect. I knew it was going to be a lot more difficult than any of the classes I ever took in high school, but I don’t think I was truly prepared for what was coming my way. If I am being honest, I did not...
