Welcome back everyone! I hope everybody had a safe and relaxing break and were able to spend time with family and friends. I don’t know about you but I had a lot going on these past few weeks. Here’s a breakdown of what was going on with me back at home: Friends Like most college …
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Wrapping This Semester Up
Hey there! Well, we’re into day two of finals, and the library is definitely packed! I’m sure I can speak for most people on campus that prioritizing everything is the biggest struggle right now. Which classes do I need to study the most for? Which ones can I skip out on studying for because others …
Some Fun Things to Look Forward To
Happy December! Well, it’s that time of year again when the snow is falling and classes are over, which means those evil finals are just around the corner. Even though these exams are the worst things ever, there are some positives as well. First of all, finals just mean that there is no more homework, …
A Wonderful White Thanksgiving
Happy Holidays, everyone!!! Thanksgiving is finally here which means two things: food and family. I hope everyone is home and enjoying their short break. As for me, I was not able to go home, but I got the next best thing. My brother and two closest friends came to Michigan and are staying in Holland …
A Little Comic Relief to Brighten Your Day
If you’re like me, you’re definitely starting to feel the stress, pressure and anxiety of the last few weeks of classes. Mine stems from all of the exams, presentations and papers, as well as lab reports that are due when there is only a small window of time to finish them. You’d think that assignments …
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Chicago Day Trip
This past weekend was one of the most eventful and enjoyable weekends I have had this semester. Why, you ask? Well, it was the Chicago Day Trip on Saturday, sponsored by the Student Activities Committee. Every year they put on a day trip into the heart of Chicago for $5 and students who sign up …
Project Ponytails
You know how advisors, your parents, and other people are always encouraging doing good deeds and volunteering? It certainly can be difficult in college since everybody is so busy. Assignments and other commitments fill up your plate already so it just doesn’t seem feasible to add another activity into the mix. Well, that was how …
So Much Going On
Hi everyone! This week has been absolutely crazy! For starters, yesterday was Halloween and my friends and I had a fun Halloween party called Club Eek. This is an annual tradition for VerBeek cottage where people come and dance, eat some candy, and relax. Well, while that was going on, I also had my first …
Thinking of Studying Abroad?
Transitioning from last week’s short week due to Fall Break to a full week again is proving to be a lot more difficult than imagined. With the mindset of being stress-free no longer applicable, the second round of tests are approaching. Even on top of that, people wanting to study abroad next year or this …
An Amazing Fall Break
Welcome back, everyone! I hope those of you who had a Fall Break enjoyed your time off and got to either go home or visit friends and family somewhere. I know our Fall Break is not over yet, but this weekend was such a great time that I just have to share it with you …