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...
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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...
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First Week of Ph.D. vs the First week of Undergrad/PostGrad Taught
From being an eighteen-year-old Fresher newly out of high school to a twenty-three-year-old student who has had way too much experience...
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The Truth about Starting Fourth Year
Reflecting on the road to the final chapter of undergrad.
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Year Three and Me
I’m fortunate enough to have chosen a school where anyone can become the most genuine version of themselves. All you have to do is allow the things you love to guide you.
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A Lazy Girls Guide to Organization
If you’re anything like me and try to start the school year off as organized as possible...then good luck because it never works out. Just...
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Why You Should Get a Certification (on Top of Undergrad!)
It’s very easy to just pour all of your efforts into your education, and being involved on your campus in ways that benefit your resume for...
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How to Get Involved in Research as an Undergrad
As one of the top public research universities in the nation, UC Davis attracts motivated students, many of whom are interested in getting...
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Top 4 Things I’ve Learned At Penn State
There are a lot of things I love about Penn State, and other things I’ve learned to love.
