Thank you, Adversity.
Alex Montes (University of Rochester '15) talks about what he's thankful for this year for his I'm First! Scholarship Blog.
Minty Fresh at Michigan State
Have you ever been in a situation where you’re meeting new people, and your cheeks ache from the incessant smiling and talking that you’ve had…
Giving Thanks!
Giving Thanks! Sometimes, due to the stress of classes, exams, and any other extra curricular activities that we are apart of, it is easy to…
Homecoming
Here's my short blog on my adjustment to college. I explain my view on homesickness, who I've stayed in contact with, and my new job…
Homecoming
Yeah And you say Chi City Chi City, Chi City I'm comin' home again Do you think about me now and then? Do you think…
I am Thankful for My “One Person”
Linda Awbrey was a Spanish teacher to the underclassman, the schools activity director to the administration, and the Student Government Advisor to the irritated teachers…
Give Thanks!
It never ceases to amaze me how the Holiday Season brings colder weather as we all become warmer with one another at the same time.…
No money Doesn't Mean No Fun
Although I would love to go to New York or Boston over the Thanksgiving break, it’s not that bad staying with some friends on campus.…
Tis The Turkey Season!
It’s getting a little bit more difficult to think back to my high school years, especially as I’m hopefully on the cusp of graduate school. …
Be thankful!
Around this time of year, people start talking about all the things that they are thankful for… and we think that everybody has a giant…
Do The Right Thing!
Time management is way different in college than in high school. No one is here to baby you and tell you what to do. For…
You Can Do It!
If you are the first to go to college, the idea of extremely hard coursework can seem intimidating. It surely intimidated me. But you are…
There are only 24 hours in a day
“People will make time for they want to do.” I firmly believe this and have always applied this philosophy to my life. However, I may…
Election Day and The Importance of Voting!!!
Happy Election Day everyone! I hope everyone goes out and votes, and exercises their fundamental American right! As a Political Science and History major, Election…
Sophomore Year and Crucial Time Management!
Hi everyone, As a sophomore, I can honestly say time has flown by faster than I could have ever imagined! There was not one day…
RA Applications Are In!
Hi guys, As you have probably guessed from my title, the Resident Assistant (RA) application season has officially started! First, since it is always important…
Hurricane Sandy Victims
Hello everyone, In this blog I simply wanted to address those who have been especially hard hit by Hurricane Sandy, my heart goes out to…
The Inevitable Sweet Ending
Halloween is my favorite time of the year. In October, I can stop being myself, forget the adversity and transform into someone or something different…
When did you become a Gator?
Growing up, the college of my dreams was the University of Florida located in my hometown of Gainesville, Florida. They had this commercial that they…
The Biggest Time Waster in College is….. Good Roommates!
Some of you may find it hard to believe that having good roommates can actually be a bad thing, but when it comes to your…