October 14, 2018
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By Luisa Florez At some point, I used to believe various myths regarding feedback. I used to battle with these myths every time I decided to go to office hours as a freshmen. I wanted to get feedback from my professor to see if I really understood the concepts, but at the same time…
By Luisa Florez For many, graduation is right around the corner. In a couple of months, the nation’s newest cohort of scientists and engineers will be walking across the stage into the endless opportunities that STEM degrees provide. With engineering and science skills in high demand, it is not uncommon to find yourself with job…
By Mirka Mendez I decided to write about the topic of introversion since it has been an essential component of my personality and played a fundamental role in my development. I know many people, introverts and extroverts, who can gain valuable insight from this article. I’ll start with basic definitions. Introversion is not a…
By Luisa Florez Believing that failing is not the end of the world can be a very hard thing to do when things aren’t going to plan. However, if you’re looking for proof on why it isn’t a catastrophe, you don’t need to look too far. All you need to do is reach out…
By Sarah Vasquez First-generation guilt: it’s basically “survivor’s guilt,” but in a university setting. ‘First-generation college students’ are usually students whose parents did not continue their education by earning four-year degrees. Research has shown that first-generation students are more prone to psychological issues than other students. These issues extend from the stress or worry…