Choosing a Major

College is all about finding yourself and your passion in an almost endless pool of possibilities. A major aspect of that development is declaring a major. For a lot of people this can be difficult and take time, especially for first-gen students because we do not...

Do Differently

As a sophomore, I’m placed in a precarious position. I am not the “new” or the “fresh”. I am not the exciting because there are new kids in town to replace our spots as first-year students. I am now in the position of being a part of the...

Necessary Courses Out the Way!!!

Hello, guys! Happy New Year! I hope that this year is full of blessings for each and every one of you reading this blog. As a senior, I am writing this blog to you so that you guys can make sure to take all of the courses that you actually NEED during your freshman,...

Picking a Major

After thinking about it for over three semesters, I can finally say that I have declared a major. I am majoring in criminology and minoring in education studies. Picking a major was probably one of the hardest academic decisions I have had to make while being on...

“You’re Too Intense”

My advisor worriedly looks at me and says, “Many second years are just beginning to think about a field of study. Have you thought at all about what you want to major in?” Just beginning to think about what they want to major in? Seriously? Has no one else been...