Student Voices
From Pediatrics to Women’s Medicine: How Women’s and Gender Studies Influenced My Career Path
Discover how one student’s women and gender studies program influenced her decision to pursue a career in women’s medicine.
How COVID-19 Encouraged Me to Pursue an Online Masters in Clinical Psychology
Inspiration can come from anywhere, and it’s never too late to change careers. Learn how COVID-19 inspired this student to pursue an online master’s in clinical psychology.
Looking Back: What It’s Really Like to Start College at 21
Many picture new college students as wide-eyed 18-year-olds — but this isn’t always the case. One student reveals the challenges of starting college at 21.
How I Learned to Balance Family and Academics While Pursuing College
Family support can help college students succeed, but for first-generation students it can be a challenge. Learn how one student balanced family and academics.
How My Chronic Illness Impacted My College Choices
Choosing a college can be difficult. One student shares her journey towards finding a college that supported her disability and chronic illness needs.
You Deserve to Be There: My Top 5 Tips for Women Majoring in STEM
Women make up a small percentage of STEM majors, due in part to ingrained sexism. One student shares her tips for overcoming these challenges.
4 Ways Professors Can Become Allies for LGBTQ+ Students
There are many ways to be an LGBTQ+ ally in the classroom. Learn what allyship means from a queer college student’s perspective.
How My University Supported Me as a Student With a Disability
College programs and leaders play a vital role in aiding students with disabilities. Read one student’s story about navigating college with a disability.
Don’t Put Your Life on Hold: How I Learned to Balance School, Work, and Fun
Many college students struggle to make time for fun when juggling jobs and classes. Discover how one pre-vet student finally achieved balance.