Ten days have passed since I landed in the “beautiful” LaGuardia Airport, leaving my freshman year behind in Atlanta. As I reminisce about how anxious I was to start my first year of college last August, I realize there was so much I learned over the past eight months. I grew immensely as both a…

When I accepted my place in the Emory Class of 2020, I was sure I was ready for college. I could already picture it: I’d find my group of friends in the first couple of weeks. We would get breakfast together before classes, study on the quad during sunny days, and stay up all night…

Whether you’re just starting kindergarten or your first year of college, there is nothing more stressful than the first day of school. We’ve all been there, rummaging through our closets trying to find that perfect outfit, making sure all of our school supplies are in order, et cetera et cetera. I remember when I started…

Oxford College’s small, academically intensive environment encouraged me to explore my academic interests and passions. One of the most rewarding experiences for me at Oxford was interacting with professors outside of the classroom. During my first semester of Organic Chemistry with Dr. Annette Neuman, I learned more about her research from going to her office…

A smile widens on my face as I scroll through the countless pictures on my phone and recount the many happy moments from freshman year. My first year at college was full of thousands of memories, hundreds of places in Atlanta, and lots of friends all revolving around Emory University. I’ve learned many life lessons…