Her Campus at UCD
Tips: A First-Year’s Transition to College
College is credited to be the best four years of a person’s life. The thrill of being away from parents and making adult choices is worth craving! However, the...
Her Campus at McGill
1st Year Reflections
For my final article of the year, I wanted to discuss some reflections I had on my first year of university as well as some advice that I would...
Her Campus at Mizzou
A Guide to Mizzou for International Students
With college acceptance letters rolling in and the fall semester quickly approaching, I’d like to give a warm welcome to our newly accepted international students! Moving abroad may seem...
Her Campus at Washington
UW Expectations vs Reality
Once I finally made the decision, I was excited to come to UW. I had some expectations coming in. Some have been true and some haven’t.
Her Campus at Mizzou
Advice For Incoming College Freshmen
There are a million articles dishing out unsolicited advice to new college freshmen. The transition between high school and college is an overwhelming period of your life and it...
Her Campus at Waterloo
My First-Year Experience in Residence — During a Pandemic
After deferring university and working for a year, I had high hopes of finally being able to attend my first year at UW; unfortunately, I started in September 2020,...
Her Campus at Exeter
Expectation VS Reality of Freshers Week, From a First Years Perspective
You hear people say that freshers week is one of the most memorable weeks of your life; moving to a new place, meeting new people, going out every night!...
Her Campus at UWindsor
When You Don’t Know What Major to Pick: Part 1
Hi there! I’m Rebecca, a fifth-year undergraduate student at the University of Windsor. I’ve had a complicated undergrad career; I started out as a double-major in English and French...
Her Campus at Hofstra
A Letter to My High School Self as a Freshman Finishing Their First Year
Dear High School Self, Never think anything is impossible. I mean, I should know. We survived our first year in college in the middle of a...
Her Campus at UWindsor
Being a First-Year Student in COVID: My Experience & Advice
When reflecting on my first year of university, I feel like it’s not the same type of reflection that other students may have. Just like...