Congrats to all you 2017 seniors! You made it through high school, and are now onto the next step in your education: college. You've probably heard lots of good and bad things, and that's okay. Here are some things people might not have told you that I think are important to know: Don't take that 8am… Continue reading 10 Things to know before coming to college
Category: College Talks
I never thought the girl would be me.
I always see those articles online about the girl who was raped while she was unconsciously drunk. I always see those articles online about the rapist guy who got away. I always see those articles online about how the girl was asking for it, and the guy just couldn't control his natural instincts. I always… Continue reading I never thought the girl would be me.
An Open Letter to the Straight-A Student who got their first C in college
It's going to be okay. I was a fantastic student when I was in high school. I took harder classes instead of just taking what I needed to "get by", I did all my work earlier than it needed to be done, and I had never had a C in a class in my entire… Continue reading An Open Letter to the Straight-A Student who got their first C in college
Why Diversity is so Important
**I just would like to preface this with an apology for not posting anything in over a month. I have been crazy busy and haven't even had time to think! 😦 ** When you hear diversity what normally pops up in your head? Different races and ethnicities probably. Those are the two main answers that come up… Continue reading Why Diversity is so Important
There’s nothing wrong with a little Independence
In today's society, it seems that we revert back to older days when it comes to relationships. Back then, girls were typically "housewives" and stayed at home to clean and cook for their significant other. Women didn't have many rights way back then so it was pretty understandable. However, we have come a long way.… Continue reading There’s nothing wrong with a little Independence
Today’s Society is Ruining Us
I sincerely apologize for my lack of posting recently! Life and finals have got me crazy busy! So the other day I was having a conversation with some friends about how things have changed as we have grown up. Society has changed in so many ways, some for the best and some not so much. Then… Continue reading Today’s Society is Ruining Us
What they don’t tell you about being an overachiever
Normally when you think of an overachiever only positive thoughts come to mind. Probably something about how they must finish so much stuff in such a timely manner, they have a great work ethic, and they are always working so hard; but why doesn't anyone tell you the bad things about being an overachiever? Why… Continue reading What they don’t tell you about being an overachiever
There is an I in Happiness
Sometimes being happy can be a difficult thing. Life doesn't always give us situations to allow us to always be happy. Truly being happy starts from within. You might be thinking "Well I'm with the most amazing person, and every time I'm with them I am ecstatic." I'm not going to deny that. Being with them probably… Continue reading There is an I in Happiness
An Open Letter to my Ex-Best Friend
Friends come and go. If you can find a best friend that sticks with you for the rest of your life, consider yourself lucky. Most of us aren't that lucky. Here's to the Best Friend that is no longer there anymore: I would've done anything for you. If you had ever needed anything from me… Continue reading An Open Letter to my Ex-Best Friend
How to Grocery Shop the Brittney way!
Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone had their own grocery shopper? You just tell them everything you need, when you need it, and a budget, and they just went and accomplished everything at once? That'd be the life! Well I am here because I believe that if everyone were to go food shopping like me, you… Continue reading How to Grocery Shop the Brittney way!