Transitioning Majors: From Science to Business

Hello everyone! Jessica here! Last semester, I wrote a post about changing my major from Physiology and Neurobiology and the guidance that I received in making sure that I was on the right track and taking the necessary steps to pursue my academic passions. It’s been a few months, and I’m happy to report that […]

Olivia – UConn Adventurer

Hello there, Jessica here! Recently I had the pleasure of meeting up with my fellow LVC Colleague Olivia and I had the wonderful opportunity to get to know her a little better. While she is originally from California, Olivia currently resides in Fairfield, CT, which is located about forty minutes from New York City. She […]

Study Tips for a UConn Super Student!

Hi Everyone, Jessica here! As the semester gets underway and midterm exams start to creep their way into students’ planners, it’s important to prepare oneself adequately and efficiently for upcoming quizzes, projects, and exams. In my years at UConn, I’ve come to learn what works for me in terms of learning the information, and what […]

Jim Anderson: A Man of Many Talents

Hi Everyone, Jessica here! The other day, I had the privilege of meeting up with Jim Anderson, one of my friends and colleagues for lunch at Northwest dining hall, conveniently located down the road from the Lodewick Visitors Center. Jim is not only an energetic and upbeat person, but also an amazing student with many […]

UConn Professor Spotlight: Dr. Alice Veksler of the Communications Department

Greetings, Jessica here! As you move through your UConn career, taking general education classes and working towards your major, it’s a great idea to keep an open mind when it comes to taking classes that are outside of your concentration. My sophomore year, I decided to take a Communications 1000 class to satisfy a class […]

UConn Student and Changing Your Mind while Pursuing Your Passions!

Hi everyone, Jessica here! College is the perfect time to explore oneself, meet new people, and prepare for the future. Some people come to UConn already having planned every step in their academic lives, others enter the ACES (Academic Center for Exploratory Students) Program and explore their options, and many change their minds over and […]