An Insight into the “Real World": Interning with the Virginia Film Festival

“Hel…” My attempt at a “hello” was immediately intersected, and I bit my tongue when I realized what was happening. “Well the Virginia Film Festival is about to get underway in November, but the application process is open now for the 12th annual Adrenaline Film...

The 3-Credit Class All Students Should Take

Immersed in the depths of third year, I am quite frankly biting off more than I can chew- taking on 15 credits, 2 internships, and serving as a course assistant. Finding time to do homework, write essays, and study for tests when I’m working 20 hours a week has become...

Thinking in the Present: Mafia & Habitat for Humanity

I open my eyes and cringe as I try to adjust to the light. Another one’s been murdered… As I gaze around at the circle of players, I search for that guilty murderous look. Someone’s been murdered and someone did it. But who? Accusations begin filling...

Hangout Recap: Turn Down Money for What?: The Scholarship Search

    You may have completed your FAFSA but that doesn’t mean that the quest for finding money for college should end. Now it’s time to turn your focus on scholarships! On Wednesday, Feb. 25th at 4pm EST, we had a great sessionwere we provided you with major...

College Deferral: A Cyclical Limbo of Hope and Cognitive Dissonance

Deferred. Often the grey area that rarely gets discussed, deferred isn’t a yes or a no. Rather, it’s a slap in the face that feels much more like a no than a yes. The admission counselor read my application and wasn’t impressed. They shrugged their shoulders and threw...