When you are the only one who doesn’t understand something, things can get awkward. Knowing how to navigate your way through college is essential to maintaining good grades and staying social. That’s why we are here. We want to get you through the good, the bad and the ugly that comes with the college experience. College doesn’t have to be a scary thing, but it can be if you aren’t prepared. As a group of undergraduate women at UNC who have been through many of the ups and downs thus far, we want to steer you in the right direction. There is so much that we wish people had told us before leaving home. We may not have every answer to every question, but we will figure them out right along with you! We want to help, because honestly, some guidance would have been useful. You will be faced with many new experiences, feelings, and decisions. College isn’t just a change in destination or friends; there will be biological changes, psychological changes, even environmental changes that you will need to be able to cope with. Join us as we try to survive this thing called college.
Hi! My name is Sarah Fritsch and I was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina and I am a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I am so excited to be a part of the up-and-coming blog “ ”that features contemporary entries offering guidance and facts directed towards women new to the college scene! I love to analyze behavior and psychology, and I’m passionate about helping others. This is a fun, respected and factual blog where I, along with other women going through the college experience, will share our research and genuine advice on how to survive in the college world(which really is a world of its own)!
Hey! My name is Kaitlyn Boigner, an Ohio native relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina. My heart will always be with the Cleveland Browns, but we won’t talk about their record. I could spend my time on the beach or in the mountains, doesn’t matter to me. I come from a large family of 6, so I know what crazy is and how to handle anything thrown my way. I have been exposed to a lot of different things, from skiing, to photography, to school itself! But most of all I have just started college at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. My goal is to help people, whether it be in their first day of school, how to adjust to new situations, or even just how to do a new hairstyle. Hopefully with this blog, we can help women just like us with their venture into the college world.
Hi friends! My name is Logan Cerwin and I am a sophomore at UNC Chapel Hill. I am from Charlotte, NC and home is definitely where my heart is. I am a biology major, with the intentions of attending medical school in 2015, but I have to be honest when I say I spend more time training for triathlons than I do in class! When I first started the college seeking process, I thought I knew exactly what I wanted in a school. Turns out, not only did I not know what I wanted, but I didn’t even know what each college was like….or frankly what college was like, in general. I visited college after college, applied, enrolled, and hated it. So I transferred. The second time around, I realized there was so much about college that I wish someone had told me before I started. So that’s why I’m here to help! I’ve learned from my mistakes, and I hope you can too before you make them!
Hey! I am Annie Twisdale, a freshman at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I was born and raised in Henderson, North Carolina. I live my life on the shores of Kerr Lake. More importantly, I was born and raised a Tar Heel. The transition from high school to college can be one of the scariest times in a teenager’s life. There are so many unanswered questions, or answers to questions that don’t really ease our minds. I went through this time not too long ago, as did the other four authors of this blog. We are here to help. We are smart, independent young women who believe that every incoming college freshman should be worry free and ready to embrace her new life. This blog could have saved my life a year ago, but now we hope to save you some of the mistakes we made. This blog is the ultimate guide to a girl’s life in college. So, ask us questions, post your opinions, and discuss with us your fears. It won’t be much longer before you are facing them head on!
Hi! My name is Emma Massey, I am 19 year-old sophomore from Wilmington, NC that loves the beach and hanging with friends. I am studying Journalism and Mass Communication with a concentration in Public Relations at UNC. I went to NC State my freshman year, but I transfered because I love UNC and I wanted to be in the J-school. I love meeting new people and trying new things so transferring schools has been a great experience. I’ve already been through the college transition once, so I know a lot about what to expect when you are in a new environment. I like spending time outdoors, and I love the Tar Heels so you can find me at almost every football and basketball game. I am extremely interested in broadcast journalism and advertising so hopefully I can land a career in one of those areas in the future! I love surprises but there are a few unexpected turns that I found in college that I wasn’t prepared for so hopefully this blog will help you with your transition!
