by Toni Momodu, Susquehanna University, 2024 | April 19, 2024
As I mentioned in my last blog post, now is the time to apply for summer internships and jobs! The best time is to start early, over winter break or during spring break so you can secure a summer gig before most people even think about their summer plans. Working...
by Toni Momodu, Susquehanna University, 2024 | March 16, 2024
Now that it is the midst of the spring semester, midterms are looming on the horizon. Many of us look forward to spring break, while others are considering their summer plans. Balancing your academic responsibilities with personal and professional goals can be scary....
by Elizabeth Gallegos Rodriguez, Bates College, 2026 | February 27, 2024
Being the first in your family to attend college is a huge feat that I’ve realized is often not acknowledged as such by first-gen college students. Imposter syndrome can play a huge role in the way people perceive themselves, and I’ve had to actively make it my...
by Toni Momodu, Susquehanna University, 2024 | February 18, 2024
Hi everyone! I know this post is a bit late for the month, considering that the spring semester started for many of us in January/early February. (My semester abroad in South Korea begins in a week, so that is why this post is up a bit later!) Anyway, I wanted to...
by Toni Momodu, Susquehanna University, 2024 | January 17, 2024
When it comes to the FAFSA, it is something that can either bring dread, exasperation, or great joy. It’s a time when you apply for aid towards your college education, but it’s also a time that can bring much stress or discomfort if you are unfamiliar with...
by Toni Momodu, Susquehanna University, 2024 | November 8, 2023
When I sat down to write this, I had to reflect on the term that has shaped a significant portion of my education, especially my college journey. First-generation. I believe being a first-generation (first-gen for short) student means I am the first in my family to...
