Going to Naz With a Sibling
Usually, when you decide to go long distance to college, you pack your things, hug your parents and siblings goodbye, and plan to see them at Thanksgiving. For my sister and I, our off-to-college experience was a little different. My sister, Cassie, and I are…
A Letter to My Freshman Year Self
As we reach the halfway point of my last fall semester here at Nazareth, there are a few things I wish I could tell my freshman year self. The most bittersweet part of college is learning so many new things about yourself, but maybe just…
7+ Things to Create the Best Care Package
Care packages are so fun to come by. Getting an email from Central Mail Services was always the highlight of my day (especially during midterms or finals week). When I first came to college, my family always asked me what things I wanted in my…
Adulting 101
For most incoming freshman, college is the first time you’re on your own, away from family and familiarity, and in charge of your day-to-day decisions, both large and small. You might hear this new level of responsibility referred to as “adulting.” It can be a…
14 Tips from Current Naz Students
When your move-in date starts to seem like it’s approaching faster than it was a few months ago, you’ll suddenly realize everyone around you is giving you advice they think is crucial to your college survival. Your mom might tell you to remember to wash…
The Art of Productive Procrastination
I know what you’re thinking. Productive procrastination? That’s some oxymoron. People will always tell you to avoid procrastination, to get tasks done as soon as they’re assigned so you won’t have twenty things to do the night before the due date. But, believe it or…
Staying Calm During Crazy Weeks
We’ve all had those weeks. Class work is piling up, your social life is falling apart, your boss doesn’t like anything you do, and just when you think you’re ahead of the curve and about to have some freetime, something else pops up and you’re…
Student Teaching: What’s The Right Mindset?
Those of us interested in becoming future educators have a multitude of reasons why we have decided we never want to leave school; many of us truly enjoy being around young people, most of believe we will make a difference in a younger person’s life,…
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