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...

Navigating Midterms, Spring Break, and Summer Opportunities: A First-Gen Guide

Now that it is the midst of the spring semester, midterms are looming on the horizon. Many of us look forward to spring break, while others are considering their summer plans. Balancing your academic responsibilities with personal and professional goals can be scary....

Springing into Success: How to Start Spring Semester Off Right

Hi everyone! I know this post is a bit late for the month, considering that the spring semester started for many of us in January/early February. (My semester abroad in South Korea begins in a week, so that is why this post is up a bit later!) Anyway, I wanted to...

Too much and Too comfortable

I recently started a Virtual Certified Peer Educator Training through NASPA and I saw a slide that resonated with me, “Common Traps of a Peer Educator: Trying to do too much.” A lot of us student leaders or even just active students on campus, fall into...

The Bachelor – Choosing Your College

The first acceptance letter I received was from the Georgia Institute of Technology. The other schools I was admitted to were the University of Miami, Boston University, University of South Florida and Carnegie Mellon University, my current school. I was a QuestBridge...