Tag: first year
Feeling out of place does not mean you will never find...
Entering UC Riverside (UCR) as a freshman, I was the picture of optimism. The moment I stepped onto campus, I felt butterflies in my...
What I wish I knew as an incoming first-year
Yes, you made it into college and you may have just moved into your dorm room or gotten your schedule of college courses for...
Highlander Diaries: Homesickness
In our new section titled “Highlander Diaries,” we at Features allow students to send in “Dear Diary”-formatted journal entries regarding a topic of our...
Highlander Diaries: First-year Fears
In Highlander Diaries, a new section hosted by Features, Highlanders get to share their college experiences within a Dear Diary format. This is to...
Seven “DON’Ts” for a stress-free freshman year
As the four grueling, yet vital years of high school have come to a close, many freshly faced 18 or near-18 year olds are...
Leaving the nest
Caps and gowns are tucked away and the new (well, new to you) couch has been delivered to the apartment. The last embrace from...