Reflecting on my First Quarter of College: Studying, Stress, & Social Life

A personal reflection – plus a few nuggets of wisdom I’ve obtained – on my first quarter at Cal Poly SLO.

Life Update: College, Mental Health & More

What’s been going on in my life these past three months.

How CSPA changed my life

The California Scholastic Press Association Journalism Workshop is a hidden gem. Here’s how it changed my outlook on journalism, life and my own abilities.

High School to College: Feeling Stuck In “The Middle”

I’m in a really awkward stage in my life. I like to call this feeling “the middle.” In the middle of youth and adulthood, in between high school and college, and simultaneously wanting to stay and wanting to move out, I’m confused. My mind is overwhelmed with emotions that can only be described as “bittersweet.” […]

18 Lessons I’ve Learned Throughout 18 Years

Today is my 18th birthday! I am so incredibly grateful to have such loving friends and family who have helped me grow into the diligent, selfless woman I am today. It definitely took a village to raise me (and a large one at that), and I’m thankful for every single component of said village. That […]

Reflecting on My College Admissions Journey

The ups and down I’ve experienced throughout my senior year.

How I Handle Senioritis

Senior year is an incredibly exciting time for high schoolers – you’ll be applying for colleges, attending your last prom and homecoming, take your senior portraits, and graduate! However, another inevitable (and excruciating) factor of senior year is a condition that all seniors seem to be afflicted with toward the beginning of second semester (or […]