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ESSENTIAL APPS THAT EVERY College Student Needs
3 ESSENTIAL APPS EVERY COLLEGE STUDENT NEEDS ON THEIR PHONE For today’s blog post, I want to share my experience with three essential apps that have helped me survive the often tedious but rewarding journey of absorbing knowledge in college. 1. Alarmy The first app I...
RAISE YOUR VOICE
Dear Only Child, If you’re anything like me, you like to observe and gather all the facts before stating your opinion on a specific topic. You know, for accuracy purposes! I do this because it helps me ensure my sources are correct, my citations are in alphabetical...
My Mom Speaks Six Languages
My mother is a driven and intelligent woman. There is no need to hype her up, it’s just the truth. She’s a quick learner, especially through demonstration. She’s capable of doing it all—cooking, cleaning, supporting, and guiding you, even when you didn’t ask for it....
Am I “Real” Nigerian because I Can’t Speak Yoruba?
Speaking the native language Speaking the native language of either your father or mother (or both) is an incredible experience. I get so excited when my father and I speak in Yoruba—especially when I need to yab (tease) someone! I find it funny how people assume they...
IT’S NOT YOU, IT’S YOUR ENVIRONMENT
Iowa is located in the Midwest area of the country. Grinnell, a city even more secluded and rarely mentioned, lacks the kind of diversity and inconsistent weather that I was used to. At Grinnell, there is a small population of Black and students of color. I include...
What To Consider before Going Out-of-State as an Only Child?
Dear ladies and gentlemen, it’s essential to recognize when it’s time for a change! The topic I’ve chosen for today wasn’t just an epiphany about realizing I don’t belong in one place because I’m meant to be somewhere else; it was also a wake-up call to stop...
