Olivia’s Lessons from the First Two Years at UConn

Hello, all! Olivia here to speak about my first (gasp!) two years as a college student. Watching UConn freshman move in to campus on move-in day brings to mind one simple word: nostalgia. Was it really only 721 days ago that my parents packed our family minivan to the brim (and then some!) and dropped […]

Olivia’s Adventures Abroad in Guatemala!

Hello, all! Olivia back again, here to talk about my latest adventure: my study abroad trip to Guatemala this summer! Now I know what you are thinking (and I am not psychic, I just heard this from many people prior to departing): When you chose to go abroad, why didn’t you choose a popular destination […]

UConn Journalism Student in the Everglades!

Hi everyone, Olivia reporting, For as long as I can remember, I have had two very prominent interests—nature and the environment. That is why when I was invited to participate in a class entitled “Environmental Journalism” last fall, I jumped at the opportunity. The class revolves around a trip we as a class took over […]

Adventures of Winter Break!

Hi world, Olivia here, Imagine that it is finals season once again for the fall semester. After many nights where the library seems like a second home, where caffeine has become the drink of choice, and you strain to remember all the you have learned thus far in your classes, the thought of an entire […]

Jumpin’ Into Psychology Research

Good day to all! Olivia here, and today I want to talk about something nifty I decided to get involved with this summer (alright, something nifty besides having the opportunity to give tours to prospective students each and every day, bonding with other “noobs” and LVC coworkers, and taking a psychology class)! I was given […]

A Taste of City Life for UConn Newbie

Hello one and all, Olivia here, When I say that UConn is a community in and of itself, I truly mean it. There are always a plethora of activities to do, cultural and entertainment events to see, and friends to hang out with (not to mention all that time you should put into hitting those […]