No, You Do Not Need to Know Your Major: What I wish I Knew as a Freshman
The best advice I’ve received at Penn? Slow down.
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The Different Types of Friends You Make Each Year of College
College is a place where we meet many people and make many friends. Here are the types of friends you may make during your four years!
You Know You're a Gettysburg Upperclassman When...
Every college has its own unique culture, and sometimes, it takes a while to figure out. I informally polled my senior friends, and here...
Real Talk – Let's Talk About Dating
During a formative time like college, nearly everyone seems to be out there looking for all sorts of connections with other people, often in search of romance and intimacy. Here’s some real talk from me to you about the “dating thing.”
How I changed my Major as a Junior and Will Still Graduate on Time
The inside scoop on how it’s okay to change your major and still graduate on time, I did it and so can you. Going into college you might not know exactly what you want to do for the rest of your life and it’s absolutely okay. A lot of people put pressure on you before you get to college that you have to know these things but at the end of the day we all don’t know. We can only have faith in what is to come.
Rushing as an Upperclassman
For whatever reason, rushing a sorority as an Upperclassman is a bit taboo. I definitely felt that in the last few months while I was...
Ordering Your College Ring is a Wake-Up Call
Before you completely pass up on your opportunity to buy a class ring, put aside the idea of the cost of it, and think about all of the things, people, memories and accomplishments, big and small, that you will be reminded of when you see your ring.
Best Plants for College Students
These plants are great starter plants that are hard to kill and a great way to learn how to keep something alive!
An Open Letter to my Freshman Self
Dear past me, We made it to college. You are living a life you definitely never could have imagined. Even you, with your wildly wandering...
The Best Advice for College Freshmen Trying to Make Friends
"Jumping into a new experience, especially college, is intimidating enough, but add in the elders’ advice vomit, and you get one nervous freshman!"
A Piece of Advice for Each Class
Calling all class years: We have something you should hear.
Your Back-to-School Pep Talk
It’s the first week of school - the time that everybody dreads. Whether you’re overwhelmed by feelings of nervousness, exhaustion or...
What Life is Really Like on the York Hill Campus
After 2 years of living on the main campus, I have moved up to the York Hill campus. At first, I was nervous about not living on the same...
Why The Embark Back to School is So Daunting
Why is dread overcoming you on your return to school? Let's talk about it!
Goodbye to Sophomore Me
"If someone had told me that I would be doing this at the beginning of freshman year I would have laughed"
What Rocks and What Sucks About Living a Continent and Ocean Away from Home
After nearly three years of living a continent and an ocean away from my home, I feel like I’ve gained the authority on what makes the distance hard and what makes it worth it.
Am I Adulting Right?
Growing up is hard, especially when there’s no clear-cut path to follow. Through this internal monologue, I try to decide whether or not I’m doing this whole adulting thing correctly.
No Shame! Boston University is My Fourth College
I wouldn’t change my four college jump-around for anything. It’s all a part of me now, and I would not be who I am without it.
Why I Rushed As a Junior
I never thought I would ever be part of Greek life. Growing up as a competitive swimmer, it was never part of the game plan. I always had...
A Reflection on My First Semester That Wasn't Brand New
A Reflection on My First Semester That Wasn't Brand New (and the ones that were) I’ve had more than a few first semesters in college. My...
