Publication: Volume 91 (Fall 2018 - Spring 2019)

Just breathe. No really take a big, deep breathe.

It is no secret that success is a driving force for a lot of people all over the world.  It’s what people aim for, whether it be reaching a career goal, achieving financial stability or finding happiness in your everyday life.

Music has always been my go to when I get in the car to drive. When I got home and plopped in my bed, the television was always what I put on.

Grade Point Average.

I should start with the elephant in the room and admit that it is quite cliche and obvious that I, an English major, would of course have a passionate adoration for reading. However, such was not that way always; I was not born appreciating Shakespearean tragedies and with the extensive bookshelf I have now. In fact, like most (if not all) the young adults I know now, I used to despise books and the idea of reading anything longer than nutrition facts was a dreaded punishment.

Technology. Technology has changed the way we communicate, listen to music, and most importantly, look at news.

To go to grad school after graduating or to take a year off after graduating? I think that is a question that most college graduates interested in continuing their education come across. I have done my fair share of research because, I myself, have this question.