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Quarter System Pros and Cons

By Graceful Rags on September 16, 2021September 16, 2021

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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”

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What to Consider When Choosing a College

By Graceful Rags on August 26, 2021May 30, 2023

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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”

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Why It’s A-Okay to Be Undeclared in College

By Graceful Rags on March 11, 2021August 21, 2021

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I know it’s been a while since I’ve written a strictly college-related blog post, but I recently volunteered as a mentor at an event for undeclared students, and I really wanted to share my thoughts about the topic here as well. Plus, I put together this preppy spring look, which seemed like the perfect outfit to wear while talking about school! Without further ado, here’s my story of how I chose my majors—and why it’s completely okay to be undeclared. Continue reading “Why It’s A-Okay to Be Undeclared in College”