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Avrey’s Adventures: Exploring the Unknown

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First-year Avrey Roberts is not a typical high school graduate. While many students spend their senior year of high school finishing up their education, she chose a different path — graduating one year early and enjoying a gap year filled with adventure, learning and self-discovery. "It all began with that trek in Peru," Roberts said, her eyes light up with the … [Read more...] about Avrey’s Adventures: Exploring the Unknown

Lessons Learned: Students Reflect on Their Growth in College

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Life lessons are like a time capsule — every one of them holds a memory of the past. As people grow up and adapt to various chapters of life, little pieces of every fleeting moment follow them. It often isn’t until one reaches a pivotal time that they realize all the little things that brought them there. Junior Viviana Hernandez said the triumphs and hardships … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned: Students Reflect on Their Growth in College

Book Review: ‘A Ride of A Lifetime’ is a Must-Read for College Students

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Art by Madeline Duvall Disney CEO Bob Iger did not have an Ivy League education, extraordinary GPA or famous relatives, yet he somehow managed to become one of the most influential people in the world today. His book "The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company" is an important read for college students seeking inspiration as they … [Read more...] about Book Review: ‘A Ride of A Lifetime’ is a Must-Read for College Students