With the end of the semester finally past us and the holidays in full swing, I’d like to take this time to congratulate my peers. Congratulations to everyone for completing yet another semester and making it to winter break. Whether you are a freshman or senior, maintaining a good academic standard in the world today is no easy feat. We have finally made it to winter break.
Top 3 Tips for a Successful College Career
Here is some advice I was given before coming to college, as well as when I made my way to WashU. I hope these tips can help you like they helped me.
Published by Leandra
on October 19, 2021
Little Lessons from Undergrad, Part I
I came into my undergraduate career bright-eyed, bushy tailed, and with no idea what to expect. I was full of hope and even some expectations. Even though college isn’t wilding different than what I originally imagined, I’ve learned and experienced many new things. These new things were a mixture of good moments, bad moments, and even some that fall on neither side. In this article, I will be sharing little lessons I’ve learned over the course of my undergrad years.
Published by Allana
on August 4, 2021
It’s Major Declaration Day!
Today, February 22nd, 2021, is scary, exciting, troubling, and stressful for a lot of us sophomores. Today, we officially declare our majors. And although the action is as simple as clicking a couple buttons on WebSTAC, it is a day where many of us have to sit down and think about our futures. Some people […]
Published by Leandra
on February 23, 2021
My Semester Abroad…In Washington DC
At Wash U, there are a ton of different study abroad options should you choose to take a semester and go explore somewhere new. Because I’m doing the Brown School 3-2 program, I knew that if I wanted to go ~abroad~, I should do it as early as possible. In all honesty, I was looking […]
Published by Emma
on January 10, 2021
Women in STEM Panel
My favorite thing about being a STEM major is the fact that I am a woman majoring in STEM. I love that I defied the odds and chose a major that is usually chosen by men. Everyday, I’m reminded that I am serving as a representation that it can be done. I am sure I’m […]
Published by Kaela
on December 28, 2020
The New Normal- Managing Campus Life during COVID
To say that COVID has changed every aspect of life, would simply be an understatement.
Published by Paul
on December 17, 2020
WashU Cares About YOU
We all know that COVID-19 has caused everyone in the world to readjust their living styles. There has been a lot of conflict and controversy about the way COVID-19 is being handled in the United States. Some feel as though we should shut down the country completely, while others feel like we should let the […]
Published by Kaela
on December 4, 2020
Senior Year and I’m Back!
Hello my fellow blog readers! It’s been a while since I’ve written a post because the senior life has been keeping me so busy! Now that I’ve gotten adjusted to my schedule, I can take the time to catch you all up on what’s been going on with my life.
Published by Kaela
on November 20, 2020
A Day in My Life with Online Classes
Online classes have naturally changed the way WashU students go about their days. Here’s a look at a day in my life during this strange semester!
Published by Jaden
on November 3, 2020
Class Highlight: U.S Foreign Policy
One of the most interesting classes I’ve taken in my years at WashU has been a class I’m taking this semester, U.S Foreign Policy. As an International and Area Studies major, I already had an interest in foreign policy. However, the format of this class makes the topic fascinating regardless. The simulation exercises that take […]
Published by Isabel
on March 2, 2020
5 Things I Learned 1st Semester| WashU 360
Hey guys, I am finally done with my first semester and learned so much about life at WashU! Here’s my 5 things I learned 1st semester!
Published by Paul
on February 7, 2020
What I Learned During My First Semester
It has officially been a week into my second semester of college. Over winter break, I had some time to reflect on my first semester at WashU, so here are three things I learned during my first semester of college! Time management is key to getting things done. I know it’s been said by everyone […]
Published by Yanny
on January 17, 2020
Dual-Degree Engineering Students Can Have Fun Too!
Some would say one of the worst times during college is the week of final exams. I would be the one to say it is actually THE worst time during the semester. The whole idea behind cramming a semester’s worth of material for 5 different classes in one week, all to pass an exam that’s […]
Published by Kaela
on January 15, 2020
Snack Time! First steps into the Anthropology of Food
Last semester, I found something I loved in the readings and lectures of my Introduction to Cultural Anthropology class. This year, I am diving deeper into Anthropology with an upper-level seminar: The Anthropology of Food.
Published by Paige
on December 5, 2019
Chancellor Martin’s Inauguration
On a clear, crisp October afternoon, Wash U officially welcomed Andrew Martin as its 15th chancellor.
Published by Isabel
on October 4, 2019
Looking back: Lessons from my first year
My first year at WashU taught me so much, both academically and otherwise. Here’s some helpful tips I picked up along the way!
Published by Jaden
on August 30, 2019
My Scholarship Programs at WashU!
When I traveled to campus this time last year for Scholars Weekend, I thought that the merit scholarships I would be interviewed for were monetary awards and nothing else. However, as the weekend went by, I quickly realized that the program would be so much more than that. With Scholars Weekend fast approaching, here’s a look into my experience with my scholarships for those who might be about to arrive on campus as scholarship finalists!
Published by Jaden
on March 25, 2019
