Posts categorized Academics

One of the most stressful parts of starting college for me was figuring out what classes I was going to take. That was the first time I’d ever really had…

So maybe “couldn’t live without” is a bit of an exaggeration. However, having theses things certainly made my first year of college much more comfortable and easy than it would…

In August, I’ll be traveling to Leh, Ladakh, India, where I’ll be working with Professor Nancy Chin on her smoking cessation research project. I’m so excited to have the chance…

The first time you got an A in math class. The time you won your first track race. The time you made your new best friend in your fifth high school…

A year ago, if someone had asked me to define ‘anthropology’ I would have struggled to come up with a confident answer. Truthfully, I really had no idea what anthropology…

After the longest and hardest reading season ever (with the weather outside duplicating the stormy debates inside), it's fun watching admitted students visit the beautiful campus and make up their…

Hi all, it’s been a crazy few months as I’ve transitioned into my role as Midwest Regional Rep. Getting used to the new responsibility and a new city, Chicago, have…

The college student must always be looking ahead, and summer is fast approaching. Wherever you spend your summer, it is wise to be proactive and find an internship. Internships transfer…

Summer is coming. Yes, its been an unusually long, harsh winter here in the US, but that is all going to be over and done with soon. This usually makes…

Bill Gates has called it a “big win for education.” Its website prominently displays the noble mission of “preparing America’s students for success.” US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan claims…