Finally, a new blog post! I’ve been super busy these last few days unpacking, getting into the swing of school again, and catching up with friends. But for today’s back-to-school post, I wanted to share some of the things I love and hate about going to a university that’s on the quarter system (instead of a semester system). People are always surprised to hear that I don’t start school again until the middle of September… in some ways, it’s one of the perks of having quarters, but starting so late in the year can also be a drawback. Keep reading to hear about all the unique aspects of a quarter system and some of my likes and dislikes! Continue reading “Quarter System Pros and Cons”
Category: Thrifted/Secondhand
For today’s Back-to-School blog post, I’m talking about a few things you should consider when choosing a college/university and why I chose the University of Denver (DU) to call home for the past three years. Deciding on what school to attend after high school is a daunting task, and I know for me, it was the first ‘big’ decision I ever had to make. Ultimately, visiting campus and touring DU (not once, but twice) helped me realize that the school just felt right, though it was a culmination of all the following factors that has made me so happy in my choice of college. Continue reading “What to Consider When Choosing a College”
Just like that, another week has come and gone. I cannot believe how quickly this year is passing by! Late August is always the part of the summer where I rush around frantically, trying to do all the things I’ve been wanting to do all break but low-key forgot about. There’s no denying it… I am a procrastinator, through and through. This week’s summery outfits feature my thrifted straw bag and new raffia shoes (worn in three of the five outfits)—it has been a go-to combo ever since I got the shoes last week. My cost per wear spreadsheet proves that I’ve already gotten my money’s worth out of them! Continue reading “Weekly Recap #34, 2021”