All throughout college I have attended classes faithfully, paying attention to lectures and completing assignments. Who doesn’t want a high GPA? I noticed that I was achieving stellar grades, but I wasn’t really learning. My friends and I decided to start a club called the National Association of Black Journalists. Immediately, I noticed a change. […]
My experience “You’re the first intern I’ve ever hired from West Chester University. You better make them proud,” said Rich Kiss, executive producer at NBC10 Philadelphia and my boss this past summer. Imagine hearing those words and the pressure you feel to follow through. It can be daunting, and it can feel impossible. Or it […]
My Story “I hopped off the plane at LAX with a dream and my cardigan.” To most people this is nothing other than a line from a Miley Cyrus song, but to me it was my reality. On August 19, 2015, I left my home in Pennsylvania to fly out to Los Angeles to attend […]
Have you heard? The Communication’s department has a new major! Media and Culture! Curious how to use this new major? Check out the infographic created by our student Rebecca Boyle to find out more!
Are you stressed out? Young adults in college who are stressed out and overwhelmed after endless nights of studying and coffee diets need a healthy way to relieve stress. Starting yoga can help students take a break from the physical stress as well as mental stress. Relieving these stress points can help students feel more […]
Planners are life 1. They ALWAYS have a planner on them!! With so much to keep track of how else are we expected to do it? Between clubs, sports, classes, and a job it’s easy to forget something. Most people’s planners are super cute, so it’s like having an accessory to keep you on track with […]
“On your left.” “On your right.” “Excuse me!” “Watch out!” “Excuse me guys,” I say. Coughs a few times. Pumps brakes. Plays music. But when I don’t give people a warning…“Oh my god she scared me,” I hear from behind as I race past students on the sidewalk. I stand on the pedals, turn my head […]
The summer between graduating high school and moving into your college dorm room is one of excitement and the idea of living in a new location for the first time is an intriguing one. A new chapter of your life is about to begin and you cannot wait. You finally get to enjoy the fabled […]
Big Dreams In high school, my life consisted of binging on Grey’s Anatomy and mesmerizing how I would be a doctor. I would help others and chanege the world one day. I always had a passion for helping others and wanted my career to align with this important part of me. Coming to college, at […]
“Freeing yourself was one thing; claiming ownership of that freed self was another.” — Toni Morrison It came Wednesday, March 8th, at 7:27 pm–the breakup text that changed everything. It’s not like I didn’t see it coming, but it was just out of the blue enough to really rattle me. It took a few months […]
Internships during your college career are so important. They help to build up your resume, differentiate you from a crowd, and provide you with real life experiences. Follow these 8 crucial steps to getting an Internship in Communications at West Chester University. Get a head start on the competition! Use your resources West Chester University […]
Real World is coming up FAST: So picture this…You are hanging out in your room, it’s a Wednesday afternoon; you are probably in game 200 of Fortnite when your roommate walks in wearing a full suit. After you die and scream for about 10 minutes about how “rigged” the game is you ask him […]
It’s crazy how a workspace can have such an impact on your success as a student. There’s dorm room workers, Starbucks workers, outside workers, library workers, quad workers, lobby workers and so much more. These people don’t just work here for any random reason, they work here because, for them, it’s how they get their […]
“Well, looks like it’s ramen night—again.” Sound familiar? It’s the dilemma of every college student—we’re all broke, but we’ve still got to eat. Now, if you’re on a meal plan, you’re golden. For those of us who may not have that option, we’re forced to fend for ourselves and make do with what we can. […]
The crisp fall air circulates your room as you slowly wake up and pull the covers up to your chin. You turn over and read 9:30 am on your phone and realize it’s Saturday. The whole day ahead lies ahead, so you decide to put on a flannel, text your friends, grab some coffee and […]