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. […]
Difficult College Course? Use this, as your last resort! Like many students, when I was in high school, I was a high-achieving student. Like…seriously. High school was a BREEZE! I was involved in every organization I could think of, got the highest marks, and occasionally had enough time to nurse an epic hangover or two. […]
How Service Learning Changed My College Experience “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” -Nelson Mandela Seven thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight miles…That’s how far away from home I was when I traveled to South Africa the summer after my first year at West […]
Three great reasons to study abroad during your time at college
How I Chose my Roommates I chose to live with my best friends because one of the most intimidating parts of making the transition to college can be deciding who you want to live with. Most adults will tell you that deciding which university you want to further your education at is, “the biggest […]
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 […]