by Ashley Roberts, Illinois Wesleyan University, '13
After a summer of working and playing with me new nephew, it is time to go back to college. As I return to campus I think of all the fun that this year will bring. I am looking forward to all my classes and my new roommate. I cannot wait to see my friends! I think of...
by Ashley Roberts, Illinois Wesleyan University, '13
As I have previously mentioned, I applied late and that only made the waiting game worse. I had to hear all about my friends getting their letters in while I still hadn’t heard anything. I tried to hide my anxiety by working more, but it didn’t help....
by Ashley Roberts, Illinois Wesleyan University, '13
Growing up there was always that one person who was with me through everything and that was my big brother. When it came to me growing up and going to college that did not change. My brother was there every step of the way. He helped me sort through all the...
by Ashley Roberts, Illinois Wesleyan University, '13
College visits can be exciting, nervewracking , scary, and crazy all at the same time, and it is not one of those things that gets easier with time. Before your visit, contact your admissions counselor and discuss what you specifically want to see and ask about other...
by Ashley Roberts, Illinois Wesleyan University, '13
I didn’t have any in-person interviews.. all the schools I applied to were too far away. But I did have some over the phone interviews and here are a few tips: Don’t Stress: I know how important an interview is, but if you start to get stressed and...
