Your Major Isn’t as Crucial as You May Think
As someone that’s going to graduate from undergrad in two weeks, I’ve spent a lot of time applying for jobs. However, something that I didn...
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Pros and Cons of Having a Job During Undergrad
So, I recently became employed at a pizzeria, and I’ve been thinking: Is it feasible for college students to concentrate on GPA scores when...
Maintaining Peer Morales in Competitive Programs
University can become extremely competitive, but maintaining healthy peer morales throughout the ups and downs can allow you to establish great relationships with your peers while also achieving your goals.
Growing Older, Losing Hobbies and Rediscovering Passion
Our life as students often passes us by so quickly, a lot of it filled with stress, and finding passion in the things that I love again may be the key to truly making the most of my time as an undergraduate student.
OurCS: A Great Opportunity for Undergraduate Research In Computer Science
This year fall break, I am lucky to have a chance to be a part of OurCS, a three-day workshop focusing on research for undergraduate women...
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Pros and Cons of Having a Job During Undergrad
So, I recently became employed at a pizzeria, and I’ve been thinking: Is it feasible for college students to concentrate on GPA scores when...
Sincerely, Me.
Dear me, This is a letter from me to you. You, the tall 18-year-old girl with short blonde hair and light brown freckles over your cheeks,...
Transitioning From An Undergrad To A Graduate Student: A Letter To Myself
If you read my article Collegiate Struggles: Becoming a Successful Undergraduate Student , (I recommend you read it if you’re about to...
My Greatest Love & My Major
When I was a kid, my Nana Sally instilled a love in me that has yet to be matched. She brought me a big book full of all the Peter Rabbit...
What It's Really like to Do Undergraduate Research, and Other Adult Things You Should Know
I’ve found undergraduate research to be a great opportunity. By practicing the tools I learned in class and working with my peers, I was...
What I Learned in My Undergrad at Western
"Thanks so much for a wonderful three years, Her Campus Western. <3"
Advice for Your Last Year of Undergrad
5 pieces of advice, from me to you.
Why Taking a Fifth Year Isn’t So Bad
To say that I was bummed out over having to return for a fifth year was an understatement. In my mind, I was ready to finish my degree and...
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.
The Truth Behind a Leave of Absence
Are you thinking about taking a leave of absence? Maybe financial restraints or mental health have brought on a need for a break from school? But, first, find out what it really means.
Post-Graduation Pre-Real World Tips
So you’re in your final semester of your undergraduate studies, and you have no idea what is next. First of all, that is totally fine. Not...
Thoughts on Doing an Undergraduate Thesis
As December comes to a close and I am now officially at the halfway mark of my undergraduate research thesis, I feel that I’ve been able to...
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Why You Should Consider Graduating in the Fall Semester
Why You Should Consider Graduating in the Fall Semester After my second year I changed programs, and because of this change, I was a little...
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Rethinking Failure
We’re always told that education is important. However, some people believe that to become successful doesn’t necessarily mean you have to...
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Approaching Research as an Undergraduate
Research. The word may conjure up images of a “lab rat” scientist in a white coat, working at odd hours of the night to gather evidence...
