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Posts published by “Gabrielle McCormack”

The art of stealth

I can say that this week has certainly been an eventful one. Between classes, midterm prep, and R.A.G.E. week, I have a lot to write about.

My first college exam

I never realized how much hysteria and chaos could come from the preparation for an exam. The days leading up to the MA 123 exam were fairly calm in the beginning, but toward the end when the days drew closer and closer to exam day, the nervousness and hysteria for the exam was practically palpable.

A typical day

A weeknight for me typically consists of these four things: food, homework, minimal sleep, and more food. After my classes end around 1 p.m.,

Finding your niche

As I sit here at my desk writing this column, I realize that it has been almost three weeks since I moved on campus.

The first week

Well, here we are: the first week of the semester is over and it has gone in the blink of an eye.

Move-in day

Moving into a dorm as a freshman in college is probably one of the most chaotic experiences someone can have. Between the countless RAs, Orientation Leaders willing to load your belongings out of the car at a speed unknown to man, and going to the Howe Center to check in while 400 other people are doing the same, moving in isn’t the most calming experience.

Mind of a freshman

At one time or another, we were all seniors in high school.  Whether it was last year or several years ago, we all remember the pressures of SAT and ACT tests, applying to college, having the “perfect” resume, and surviving daunting college interviews.