by Jack Brown, St. Mary's College of Maryland, '26
At the end of the semester, we get stressed. Between finals and final projects, it can become a lot all of a sudden. One week it feels like you’ve got so long left, and the next you realize everything is coming to an end really soon. During this time, lots of...
by Kaelyn Hicks, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, '22
The other night I decided to be creative. I boiled some penne pasta, cooked some shrimp, and pulled out my favorite brand of pesto. After the pasta was cooked, I drained it in the colander and returned it to the pot it was in. Then, I poured the shrimp on top of the...
by Cindy Cintron, The Catholic University of America, '23
Midterms and Finals have the ability to affect our mental and physical health in such a way that it is practically unfathomable. Without even factoring in the unknown of virtual exams, in person exams were peak stress. You can study your heart out and still feel...
by Kaelyn Hicks, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, '22
I love being outside. There’s just something about the outdoors that sends me into a trance. As soon as I step outside the door, all I can do for the first few minutes is stand motionless and take everything in. However, due to the weather and my attempts at...
by Brianna Gavin, University of Dayton, '21
Being first-generation is not an easy experience. The process of applying to college, getting materials for FAFSA, and everything else that needs to be done before attending college without anyone to help you or guide you can be all kinds of stressful. As I was in my...
