by Catherine Ferro-Manzanares, Washington University in St. Louis, 2025
Many of my classes are humanities-based, and most of the time, the way we’re assessed by the end of the semester is through research papers. At WashU, we get introduced to research-style writing during our first year, through our required College Writing course....
by Hailey Hibbs, St. Edwards University, 2024
The most dreaded but most anticipated time of the year is upon us – finals week and the end of the school year! During this time it is important to remember that this week is only as hard as you make it. Studying for finals and working on final projects or papers...
by Elizabeth Bahar, St. Francis College , '24
As first-generation students, we are always under pressure to do well in school and eventually graduate. Senioritis and burnout are not uncommon in students (particularly at the end of a semester). Senioritis manifests itself as a lack of ambition, low academic...
by Cessia Gonzalez, Southern Methodist University, '26
“It’s that time of the semester.” This phrase can say so much about how a student is feeling at that given moment. When I ask it to a friend, it’s normally because I can see the worn out look of long nights and stress. When I say it in response to my roommate’s...
by Malajah Johnson, Thiel College , '23
While a senior in my high school class, I would often worry about college and if I would be prepared to handle such an intense workload. I tried to do everything that I could to stay prepared for college because I knew that it would not be a walk in the park. However,...
