Now that I have officially survived my first year, I've spent some time reflecting on my overall experience and compiled a list of the top things that helped me out. There’s a lot of readings… don’t fall behind! At first,…
Getting Involved On-Campus Over the Summer
Sunshine and warmer weather are upon us as the winter term ends and the spring/summer terms begin. May to August is usually a quieter time of year on campus, but there’s still plenty of things to do if one happens…
Au Revoir: Third Year Thoughts
As I look back at the 2018/2019 schoolyear, the two semesters feel like completely different times in my life. After a summer of living where I grew up—but growing up more than I had imaged, as my parents were away…
Tech Savvy: Do I Need the Newest Tech for Class?
I feel like a 10-year-old kid during Christmastime when I walk by the Apple store these days. The countless study tips and drawing videos I've been binge watching on Youtube recently all have one thing in common-a glistening new iPad…
What Will “Success” Be for Me in My Fifth Year?
Back in October, I wrote about the changing faces of success. Since this semester is almost done (and since this is my last post here), I figured that this would be a good chance to add onto what this evolving…
Submit On Time or Take a Late Penalty?
TLDR: take the late penalty if you think you'll learn more from it
Entrepreneurial Leadership
"Entrepreneur", it's not just a fun word to say.
The Myths of Summer Classes
I know, I know, we're still not even done this semester. But it doesn't hurt to think ahead: March 1st was the first day to officially enroll in summer classes. However, since I was busy with my two posts on…
Building Connections: A Conversation with a Formal Leader
Formal leadership can be used to describe how leaders may practice authority to direct or facilitate other individuals, through an official title in their organization such as an elected member of a student organization. I interviewed my friend, Jessica, to…
Surviving Burnout
September has always felt like a great month: after a season of rest, dabbling in hobbies, and hanging out with friends, you come back to school ready to take on the new academic year. You're ready to be that enthusiastic,…