It’s not always easy to stay positive during college. Adjusting to new schedules, professors and meeting deadlines can be emotionally, physically and mentally taxing. I went from community college to LMU, so believe me I’ve encountered many stressful times, where being positive was the LAST THING on my mind. However, I’ve figured out ways to … Continue Reading
My parents do not have a history of higher education, I am the first. One dropped out and the other did not have financial resources to attend. So what is a first-generation college student? First- generation college student is when neither of your parents have a college degree or post-secondary education. (definition varies depending on … Continue Reading
A fun surprise for you all today! Rebecca from Defense-ability Women’s Self Defense Training is here on the blog to talk about safety on college campus. I have taken her self-defense course in the past and I was so impressed with how experienced Rebecca was in this field. Rebecca was extremely informative and I came out … Continue Reading
In my last post I talked about making this summer productive and fun. But what about once you arrive on campus? Even though you’ve prepared as much as you can the summer before, nothing can really prepare you for how you feel once you arrive and settle on campus. Being a first year is like any … Continue Reading
Once this summer is over you will be back to college. Isn’t that crazy? Time flies by so fast! Between getting ready for college and making sure you have a summer you’ll never forget, expect to be busy. When I have time to do things, I spend it very wisely because once school starts, time … Continue Reading
You come home from a long day of school. You are tired, stressed and all you want is to be left alone in peace. However, you have to deal with your roommates that you just wish you could get rid of in a blink of an eye. I know how you feel. I have had … Continue Reading
