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
Do you ever find yourself late to class? Snoozing in? Or procrastinating and spending more time on something that should have taken half of the time? 😛 We have all been there. Back in High School, my teachers kept praising and talking about “time management” but seldom did they explain how to manage time and maximize productivity. This is … Continue Reading
I finally could drive on the highway. I could do my own laundry, cook my own food, run my own errands and go on with the life that I thought once was stressful to manage. I just could go on with my own business and not have to think about anyone watching what I was … Continue Reading
I heard this once and I will never forget this phrase “Motivation is fleeting.” If you think about it, how many times have you wanted to give up? And during those times how hard it is to think of WHY you started in the first place. I myself, have had so many moments of frustration … Continue Reading
When your family is far away, its easy to feel lonely and scared. You want to find comfort knowing that you’re not alone. You want to find people that are from the same background as you; speak the same language, eat the same food and have the same values. While hanging out with friends from … Continue Reading
I cannot begin to describe the sadness I feel, when I talk about being far away from home. Being far away from home for me feels like a disease that doesn’t have a cure. You just feel hopeless because everything is temporary. You either go back home each year to see your family or your family … Continue Reading
