Author - Veronica

Adjusting to Life on Campus as a Sophomore

Ever wonder what college is actually like when you’re a sophomore and spent your first year online? All I can say is that I feel like a freshman more than last year and for those of you feeling like this...

Finding Spring Semester Motivation

As we’re well into the Spring semester, I personally feel that it can be somewhat challenging to stay motivated throughout the semester. With this in mind, I have some ways of staying motivated and to finish the...

How to Overcome Burnout as a Student

As the semester is coming to an end, I’ve been looking back on the progress I’ve made. For example, there were times when I didn’t have motivation or I was left feeling “stuck” by the...

What it’s like to be an Undeclared Freshman

If you have no idea in what you want to major in, just know that you’re not alone. “I want to major in…?” As soon as I started my freshman journey here at UIUC, I didn’t have a clue to what I...

How to Organize Your School Day

As a student, it can sometimes be overwhelming to plan ahead or even plan day-of with the activities and tasks that you have to do. Today, I’m sharing some tips and advice that have helped me get organized. 1...

College tips: How to work from home

For most students this year, like me, we are spending much of our time working from home. Whether home is our actual home, dorm, apartment, or anywhere else that’s not in a classroom, I know the transition can be...

How to Make Friends Virtually

For most students, whether you’re on campus or at home this year, the majority of classes are online. The same goes for RSOs, clubs, events, and other activities, so if you’re freshman this year, like me, or...