Beginnings of Sophomore Year

Summer is over and the Fall semester is already here. It feels like I just finished the second semester of my freshman year; I blinked and summer was over. This summer I was able to take part in an internship with my high school by working at their headquarters. It...

NEW YEAR RESOLUTION

HI FRIENDS!!! It’s LJ – coming to you all the way from Eagle Rock, California!!! It’s move-in season here at Occidental. This week marks the end of winter break for us TIGERS, and everybody is slowly making their way back to the 90041. Technically,...

What I'm Thankful For

Hey everyone. Check out my blog as I discuss what I’m thankful for. I also share information on staying positive and persevering. Enjoy!

How to Survive the First Weeks of College!

Hello everyone, so I have been a college student for a few weeks! I am going to be honest the few weeks have been a little chaotic. As a first generation student, I had no idea what to expect and I was not told to expect. Some of the challenges I have had were;...

How Studying Can be… Fun: A Plea to Those Onboard the Struggle Bus

“Who discovered the electron?” my brother asks as we study for our chemistry test. “All I remember is that it starts with a J, but it’s just a name and a word. How are we supposed to memorize the association if it means nothing to us?” He cleverly responds: “J.J...