When I first started college, I was stubborn, didn’t change my mind, and not the greatest of students. I started my college experience off as a music elective major. Throughout that time, I convinced myself that music was the one thing I wanted to focus on and turn into a career. So, as one …
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Moving Away For my whole life, I lived in a town that I knew inside out . I had friends that I had known for as long as I could remember and always had a place to sleep and when I needed it. Then, as we all knew the day would come, I started applying …
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With graduation just a couple weeks away, I find myself feeling nostalgic of my final year of college. My senior year has been so bittersweet, but especially my final semester. I look back fondly at the memories I have made and sad for this time coming to an end. I consider myself very lucky with …
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As busy college students, we often partake in food on the go amongst other wasteful habits just to make our crazy lives easier. It’s understandable that with our work filled anxious lives that we take the easy way out from time to time- but it’s important to realize the impact we are making and the …
As a student on campus who is still trying to find their way, it is important to make connections during your time at the university. Being involved on campus can occupy a lot of college student’s time. Students may often feel it is hard to get involved because one may not know where to start. …
Did you know that 35 percent of the world’s food is pollinated by bees? This includes strawberries, cashews, watermelon, tangerines, coconuts, limes, lemons, mangos, and the list goes on and on. With the recent, rapid decline of the bee population, we could soon face a time where we enter a grocery store and are …
We’ve all been there. Face to face with someone you’ve barely just met, and now you feel forced to fake a smile to get time to move faster. I can only assume you are here because you too, struggle with getting the conversation going with a stranger. Small talk can simply be exhausting if you’re …
When Times Get Tough, I Get Out (for a bit) Is anyone else counting the last days of the semester? 25 lesson plans, 2 papers, 2 group projects, and 4 finals according to my syllabi. That’s all that stands between me and graduation. While we are in the home stretch, relaxation still seems far from …
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College can be stressful, especially with finals week coming up. Sometimes the best way to relax is to take a break from your studies and get outside and do something active. Like going to a park! The weather is starting to get warmer and after a long cold winter, it feels great to feel the …
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About Taylor Taylor is a senior student here at West Chester University. Taylor was born on March 4, 1997 in north New Jersey. This is where he grew up with his parents and his lone brother, Grayson. Taylor picked up playing football in his adolescence when he began to play in second grade. Taylor played …
Finals week, an “absolutely horrendous week where you and your friends hole up in the library to make up for the ridiculous amount of slackin’ you’ve ever done over the course of the semester,” says Urban Dictionary. It’s a week when students are running on no sleep and caffeine to keep them somewhat functional. During …
Dear Young Me, You have some rough years ahead of you, you’re going to experience things you will know that no one should ever have to experience. While some things will lead to a longer, hard recovery, please remember each of these things will change your path and lead you right where you need to …
Please! Tell Me More About How Women Shouldn’t Travel Solo! “But sweety, India is filthy. It’s not safe for woman to go there. You don’t want to go solo” Well, for starters, don’t call me sweetie. Thank you for your concern Mr. Bar Regular, but I will be just fine. I do want to go …
You’re not alone, did you know that? I thought you might need to be reminded of that as you embark on an amazing journey of going back to college. My name is Audrey and I am a Communication Studies major. I’m 25. I’m married. I’m a commuter. I go to school full time and work …
Moving from a fully furnished home filled with family members you love to a creepy old apartment may be intimidating. I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to be a professional interior designer to accomplish a Pinterest worthy apartment. Take it one step at a time and most importantly, have fun with it. …
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