Nothing Out of the Ordinary
I had never thought that I would have a rough semester, but we all do. Shockingly, I am okay with having a rough semester, but…
Looking Back on the Process–What I Wish I Knew
I applied for college around three years ago, in 2016. Looking back, the thing that sticks out the most to me is what I desperately…
Starting Over
As the semester comes to a close, I wanted to take some time to discuss some of the things I've had going on. It has…
Celebrating First Generation College Students!
There is no doubt that being a First-Generation College student is something to be proud of and celebrate! On November 8th, 2018, the First-Generation Initiative…
Senioritis
The semester is coming to an end and unlike any other semester, it is moving fast. I am not sure how I feel about that.…
Giving Thanks
Around this time it's nice to be able to sit down and be thankful for the people who have helped me over my years at…
Class registration reflections from a senior
How happy am I to be a senior. Ya, that's not a question. The main reason is: class registration is a breeze compared to my…
some insights of on-campus employment
Hey all, Recently, I gained a lot more on-campus federal work study jobs that, together, give me pretty good hours for a week. I am…
Happy National First Gen Day
I’d like to take a moment to really think about what it means to be a first-generation college student. For starters, at my university, it…
Choosing the Right School
Making decisions about college can be stressful. As a high school senior you are constantly being asked “So… what's your plan after high school? Where…
A Conversation with Oprah
As a freshman in college, it's unheard of that I would have the opportunity to see Oprah Winfrey. However, UMass Lowell stands by their statement…
My Best College Experience So Far
The best college experience I have had so far is moving on campus this year. I was a commuter student my first year, so this…
Finding Support Systems
I would not be standing in my last year of college, if I gave up on the first time I failed at something. I think…
Fallen Leaves, New Communities
During the fall the leaves change and fall off, typically think things die or end. However that is not the case here. We enjoy the…
Spring Semester Registration
It's that time of the year again, course registration. This is when the hustle and bustle begins. Meetings with advisers and talking with friends trying…
Study, Study, Study
I cannot believe that we are more than halfway done with the Fall semester! Here in Geneva the leaves are changing and giving us beautiful…
Hello Fall
Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year. The air becomes crisp, the leaves start to change colors and I get to bring…
Self-Care: Am I Allowed to say I Love Myself?
Content Warning: Strong feelings of sadness and inadequacy, needing to go to therapy Ever since arriving to college, I have been hearing a lot about…
Completing College Applications is only just the Beginning
Once I completed my college applications, I celebrated. I spent the entire Winter Break my senior year of high school on drafting essays, responses and…