Every adult that has gone to college will say that the college years will be the best years of your life. “You will find yourself”, they say. And they’re right: you will, but you have to set clear goals and expectations for yourself in order to not get swept away in the riptide that is called college. Specifically UMass. Being a senior this year, I’ve begun to self-reflect on my experiences here at the Zoo. I’ve made many accomplishments and have made some mistakes. I have worked many campus jobs, and been a part of many campus organizations that have impacted me as a college student and person. There are things I found out this year that I wish I had known or done back in my freshman or sophomore year to save myself stress now in my senior year. But I’m a strong believer of learning lessons and passing on that wisdom to someone else who might find themselves in my shoes. So here is five tips that you might find useful during your time here at UMass: Continue reading →

I have had plenty of ups and downs being a Spanish major and I honestly had no idea what to expect as an incoming freshman. The first year I knew I would do all right in the major knowing people in my classes were at my same level. However, I was stressed thinking there were too many classes I had to take and not enough time to finish. Throughout my college career I struggled in some classes, and others I excelled in. I had some really great classes, and some that I was not too fond of, but mostly dependent on the professor I had. Continue reading →