Last week, I took off from work and school to present a paper at the National Sigma Tau Delta 2016 Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The trip could be summed up in a single word: perfect. Though, true to the English major spirit, I’ll share a few more words about my latest adventure….. Day One In … More Sigma Tau Delta Convention 2016 // Minneapolis, Minnesota
How is it only the end of the first week of school? If you ask me, the past five days have felt like five weeks, and all I have done is organize my syllabi and read a few hundred pages. Still, I’ve collected quite a few thoughts to start off the first semester of my … More Junior Year Thoughts
At the start of last semester, I wrote a survival guide for the first day of the semester (read it here)–it was pretty serious. Somehow, this semester doesn’t seem quite so real, which might be because I’ve become a seasoned collegiate. Honestly, I’m fairly relaxed about starting new classes and navigating my paperwork-intensive schedule. To stay … More Things I Can’t Live Without: Surviving the First Day of the Semester
Finals week is over, my grades are turned in, and I’m sitting at home with my family– it is the official end of sophomore year. At the start of the fall semester, I shared a post called Sophomore Year Thoughts, which highlighted my musings about study abroad, being myself, and general insecurities about life. A few … More End Of Sophomore Year Thoughts
Midterms were rough this year, so fall break is a much needed retreat. Really — I resorted to pizza and energy drink shots while attempting to push my way through ‘Henry V’. I love the play dearly, but when I would rather be exploring the Colorado Rockies with my wonderful boyfriend, it’s really hard to … More Recovering from Midterms // An Autumn Playlist
Whether you’re a freshman or a seasoned collegiate, this post is for you. First days can seem like the end of the world. At the very least they’re busy, so I decided to create a guide for surviving (and rocking) your (awesome and successful) first day of class. Go to bed early and eat … More First Day of Class Survival Guide
Summer still hangs full and heavy on the air, so it’s hard to believe that most university students are preparing for the start of yet another semester. While many of you are itching to get back to your friends and tiny but comfy dorm rooms, some of us (myself included) are bemoaning the end of … More Preparing for School After a Semester Abroad
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