Never Too Late To Learn: My Journey as an Adult College Student
As I sat in an English 101 class during my first semester of college, I glanced around the room and noticed that I was several…
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College Is Hard Enough, Finding the Right Major Shouldn’t Be
During my freshman year of college, I waltzed into my Architecture Studio 101 class with the confidence of an individual who was certain that this…
How to Cope with the Pressures of Being a Black College Graduate
When I graduated from college with a degree in accounting, my family put an immense amount of pressure on me to make money. My father…
Words of Wisdom: 4 Graduation Speeches That Continue to Inspire Me
After trying on my cap and gown, practicing my best fake smile, and mentally preparing myself for the long ceremony ahead, the only thing standing…
How I Found Peace in the Days Leading Up to Graduation
In the weeks before my college graduation, conversations all tend to seem the same. They go a little something like this: “How are you feeling?”…
6 Thank You Cards to Write Before Graduation
In college, I was a stickler when it came to sending thank you cards. A jacket from an aunt, new socks from my folks, and,…
Hidden College Expenses: 4 Ways to Save
When I was in college, the start of a new school year always would fill me with excitement and anticipation. I wondered what I would…
4 Tips For Keeping Up Your GPA When Your Scholarship Depends On It
When I received my acceptance letter from my alma mater, the congratulatory email came with digital confetti and a life-changing award: an academic scholarship that…
5 Lessons From My Most Unconventional College Course
Last spring, I added a slightly unusual class to my standard college English and history courses. Adventure Games was one of the most popular courses…
5 Tips for Beating Back-To-School Anxiety
When I received an email from my professor listing all the textbooks we needed this semester, I did a double take. I glanced at the…