by Elizabeth Bahar, St. Francis College , '24
Balancing being a student and working can be challenging at times, especially if you are first generation and must learn the college lifestyle on your own while still supporting yourself and/or your family financially. When I initially attended college, it was a...
by Amanda Hill, Alvernia University, '24
Happy Fall, everyone! As the semester is ramping up before break and finals, now more than ever I continue to rely on the amazing support system I’ve created over my time in school. I’m so incredibly grateful for the community that is around my school because it makes...
by Berenice Perez, St. Olaf College, '23
What I love about college is living with my friends. When I go back home during break, it is strange not to eat with my friends or socialize with them. I have created close relationships with my friends, and those friendships I hold dear to my heart. When I think...
by Kaelyn Hicks, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, '22
There is something so isolating about struggling in college. Sure, no one is perfect, and the occasional slip ups are expected, but persistently struggling in college is often a lonely experience. Between the “maximum productivity” work culture that glorifies working...
by Amanda Hill, Alvernia University, '24
Since November has passed in a flash, I find myself looking back at what I was grateful for during that time of thankfulness and community. I definitely had a rough start to college last year. I had no clue what to expect, both from my professors and the workload to...
