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Posts published in “Mind of a Freshman”

Mind of a Freshman is an Opinion column written by one or two first-year Stevens students to discuss life experiences during their time at Stevens, and other related subject matter.

It takes dedication

Coming to this school, I knew that if I wanted to participate in extracurricular activities such as the Honor Board and The Stute, I would have to balance my work and other activities in order to stay afloat.

Bonding at its finest

As a newly elected member of the Honor Board, I have come to learn many of the fine details of the board and how it is run, along with how each meeting is conducted.

The leaves of change

Ever since I was a young girl, I have always appreciated the subtle, or sometimes not so subtle, changes between summer and fall.

A first for everything

After being here at Stevens for the past two months, I have come to realize that it is very important to try new things if you want to make the most of your college experience.

Thoughts on midterms

I never thought that I would be halfway through the semester already. It feels like just yesterday that I moved into my dorm and experienced freshman orientation.

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.