Today’s post is one of the most personal posts that I have written on my blog, but it is something that I’ve wanted to write about for a while (especially with my new interests this year, and with my experiences). I am only writing about my own experiences, and in no way want to promote …
I’ve decided to start a new series on my blog called Monthly Musings, where I will talk about what I’ve been thinking about during the month. August has been a busy month for me, with opportunities ending and beginning. I am going to be a second-year in college, which brings a new set of adventures and …
My nineteenth year has gone by much faster than any other year in my life (at least it seems that way), and before I turn 20 this fall I thought I would reflect on all that I have learned over the past 19 years. These are in no particular order, but are lessons that have …
In my pre-college days, I didn’t pay much attention to Spotify. I often listened to songs on YouTube or bought them on iTunes. I spent quite a bit of money on songs, but I loved being able to make playlists for different occasions. Once I got to college, however, Spotify was everywhere. I initially signed up …
Now that I am about to enter the last stretch of my first semester of college, I realized that I have spent a lot of time reflecting. Oftentimes I will find myself thinking about how college has changed me, and about what I have learned in my first semester. As I reflected on my journey, I …
The month of December is officially here, along with the prospect of the end of the semester. Finals Week is rapidly approaching, and with it the snowy weather and holiday excitement. As winter break approaches motivation can definitely be lacking, but I have a few suggestions for avoiding excess stress and procrastination during this critical time …
Stress: a feeling most of us are all too familiar with, especially at this time of year. No matter what stage of life you are in, fall tends to be what is often referred to as “crunch time”: when the relaxation of summer is officially over and work or school has resumed in full swing. …
This is, admittedly, the most exciting part of the college process. You get to figure out what types of schools you are drawn to, and create a “colleges to visit” list. There are many characteristics to consider, so let’s begin! One of the most basic–yet most important–factors to consider is school size. What type of …
Standardized testing. Two words that you will be all too familiar with by the time you are a junior in high school. The journey that is preparing for these exams begins your freshman year, and continues through the fall of your senior year. Standardized tests are an inescapable necessity, so it is best to begin …
The coursework you choose to pursue in high school sets the stage for your college future, and regardless of the curriculum that your high school offers, colleges want to see that you challenged yourself academically. Some high schools offer only college preparatory (college prep) classes, while others offer college prep, AP®, and IB® classes. The …
