by Celia Hernandez, Illinois State University, '23 | September 23, 2022
Being a first gen student is such a unique and terrifying experience. It’s one that’s filled with uncertainty and worry but also with pride and self-confidence. Being first gen for me is being able to take pride in my work at school in terms of both...
by Estefani Rivas Sierra, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, '23 | September 12, 2022
I always dread the week of Labor Day. You see, you leave for the summer, come back to school, and all the sudden you have another day off. Of course, our bodies aren’t used to our routine schedules for school, so it’s hard to return back on Tuesday....
by Estefani Rivas Sierra, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, '23 | September 9, 2022
Today was my first day at my internship. I work under the Member Experience Director and I am a Member Experience Coordinator. I work for the University Club at Virginia Tech that is open to the VT community. Most of the members are alumni of VT or family members of...
by Malajah Johnson, Thiel College , '23 | September 7, 2022
Being a first-generation college student has many highs and lows. There are many positive moments that I experience while being a first-generation college student. On the flip side, there were also not...
by Estefani Rivas Sierra, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, '23 | September 1, 2022
Today, August 31st, is the day I begin writing this blog. This says a lot about how stressed I am already with the amount of school work and we are just got back to class! Okay, let me rewind…. I am a senior and this semester I am taking 3000 and 4000 level...
