Dear Freshmen, Let's be brutally honest here. High school 'college prep classes' were a lie. Your first year is not easy. Its a trap if you let it get you. I hate that still, to this day, high school students are lied to about what to expect when going to college. High school teachers and… Continue reading A Message to Freshmen
Tag: School
I’m Back
It's been a very long time since I have been able to write for my blog. I have truly missed it. So let me catch you up, for anyone looking for some mini drama. I broke up with my boyfriend (boo-hoo), over some things I just won't get into. It took me some time to… Continue reading I’m Back
What do you wish you could re-do in college?
J: "I wouldn't have listened to my advisor" B: "Not dating a girl from back home" K: "Probably get more invovled in clubs and stuff" P: "Better grades and did more fun stuff" A: "Study Abroad" C: "Been more social early on. I think that's how you really make those lifelong connections and I wish… Continue reading What do you wish you could re-do in college?
College: Tinder/Dating Apps
An Anecdote Using a dating app for actual relationships in college is a bad idea, (unless you are looking for sex.) If that's the case, and you can get over seeing that ONS (One Night Stand) on campus al that time, then by all means, go for it. I, on the other hand, stopped messaging people… Continue reading College: Tinder/Dating Apps
Group Projects
Group projects Suck, They suck so hard. No matter what, they always suck. You learn how to work in a group from the day you start preschool. You learn team building skills, and hoe to be collaborative. How to respect ideas and contribute to the group fairly. How to stay in communication. You ‘learn’ all… Continue reading Group Projects
Same Class Relationships
Have you ever been in a same class relationship? Yes. One of those relationships where you become really good friends with another student, only for the duration of the course. You exchange numbers and make sure that their name has an identifier next to it so you remember what class they’re from. You share your… Continue reading Same Class Relationships
‘Un’Assigned Seats
You don't have assigned seats when you get to college. So what do you do?
My first apartment
I had signed the paperwork to move into my new apartment with my best friend Ali. We planned on sharing a room while the second room was occupied by a single person, Stephanie (you'll hear more about her in other stories) So we were all set! The deposit was paid and the furniture was bought,… Continue reading My first apartment
First College Field Trip
When I first went to college I was a biochemistry major. Being in the sciences automatically enrolled me in the STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) program. I received emails all the time for evens but never really had the desire to go. I switched majors during my first quarter of college because I quickly… Continue reading First College Field Trip
Switching Majors
It is OK to switch majors. There is honestly no shame in switching majors and let me tell you why. The school paints this beautiful picture of fun, educational and super interesting classes. You think you are going to be in high school chem class, adding stuff together to make a reaction or change… Continue reading Switching Majors
College and Life After 
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