I remember it like it was just this summer, because it was just this summer. I’d been eagerly awaiting Hope emails since April when I’d committed – to sign up for classes, fill out my roommate information, etc. Eventually, I was given some sort of course guide for my fall semester so that I could …
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JRVWS: Where English Lovers Unite
JRVWS, or the Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series, is my FAVORITE time in the semester because 1. I get to take a break from reading anything academic related and instead actually listen to someone read their work, and 2. I get to meet amazingly talented and inspiring poets and writers. I think that is the best of both worlds …
Technology… To Use or Not To Use
Before getting too far into this post I just need to say one thing about school and a particular piece of technology. And, here it is: when you’re in class, put your phone AWAY! While I believe that technology can be beneficial in the classroom, I know that texting your roommate about dinner plans is …
Time Management
Hey Everyone, Another week has gone by, exams have been taken, activities have been done, and another week lies ahead. I cannot wait to get this week started! Yes, schooling is difficult, challenging, and time consuming, but it is possible to have free time to hang out with friends. Not only is it possible, I …
Getting to Know My Professors (FYS, Part 1)
This past Thursday I sat down with the two of my First Year Seminar professors to interview them for this blog post. My intentions were 1) to get to know them a little better and 2) to inform the public about First Year Seminar classes. I’ll be splitting this into two blog posts, since it’d …
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How to Stay Organized in College
If you are able to stay organized even amidst a crazy and hectic schedule, you are going to be successful in college. It takes a little practice, patience, and getting used to, but eventually, you will be a pro at staying organized. Since high school, I have adopted some useful and incredibly helpful tricks that …
College 101: The First Exam
The first three weeks of a semester in college go by, and the class material doesn’t seem too difficult. And then at the end of class one Monday morning, your professor just mentions that the first exam is Wednesday. The immediate thought that comes to your mind is “great, no homework for the week!” On …
Hey, I’m Home Again!
Home Sweet Hope, as the saying goes. It’s a new year with new and exciting experiences ahead, and I am psyched to see what God has planned for me in the coming weeks. With this in mind, I figure with the new year starting off, I’ll throw in a reintroduction as well as a recap …
Summer of Adventures
With week one and two down, people are starting to get into the swing of everything and creating a momentum with classwork and other responsibilities. As for me, I’m figuring out a routine as well but I’ve also been reflecting on the summer and how quickly it went by. Here are a few of the …
The Old and the New
A new semester. Freshmen come in, eager to get to know new people, concerned about their major, wondering whether or not to switch classes, and trying to navigate their way through Phelps Dining Hall. Wait, I’m doing all those things, too. I kind of feel like a freshman again because this year has been such a fresh …