On January 20, 2022, I got my first acceptance into a master’s program. A Master of Arts in Politics at Queen’s University Belfast! I initially applied to Queen’s, honestly thinking I would not be able to get in. I applied…
Going on the Skule Ski Trip This Reading Week 🎿
Although I had written about the pleasures of planning trips a couple of months ago (here, I am referencing this post about how I go about planning my vacations), there is also great comfort in knowing that someone else has…
People
Last year at this time, I was waiting to hear back from the universities I applied to. I was concerned about a lot of things, but among those, I was mostly searching for information about the schools’ communities. Community is…
Applying to Summer Jobs
Last week, I began the process of applying to summer jobs. I started with updating my resume, changing the style of the document, updating my folder of reference letters, and seeking out further documentation from colleagues/ staff. I then built…
The Reality of Applying to Prestigious Grad Schools: How Money Descreases My Chances of Getting In
Featured image belongs to Boston University Growing up, I was obsessed with prestigious things; the biggest scholarships, the best schools, the most competitive careers, and so on. If I had the financial means to take the SATs, I would’ve applied…
AURA At The Basilica
Like everyone else, I love reading week. I look forward to that break in the middle of the semester that means we’ve made it halfway through and that allows me to catch up on some sleep! Reading week is also…
Alternative Reading Week
It’s reading week again and I honestly can’t wrap my head around the fact that we’re halfway through the term. This reading week, though, much like last term I am swamped with quite a bit of work because I come…
A REFLECTION ON THE PRACTICE OF JOURNALLING
One of my goals for this year was to become more intentional and reflective about my thoughts and my actions. For Christmas, one of my friends gifted me a “One Line a Day Journal” which is what prompted my desire…
Reaching out when you’re struggling helps
Happy Reading Week, everyone! How are you all doing? To be honest, this is my 3rd draft for this week’s blog. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to share this on a supposedly relaxing reading week, but well…we’re here. Aside…
How I Study Smart With My Disability
Ever since middle school, we have been trained to study in a particular way. We have a schedule made for us and everyone in the class has been tested in the same way. At university, everyone has a different type…