When I was in high school preparing to come to the University of Arkansas, numerous people much older, wiser and more experienced than myself told me to enjoy college, that it would be the best years of my life. I would have to agree. Read more »

Four years ago, when I started the University of Arkansas, I was an eager, fresh-faced 17-year-old open to new ideas and experiences. I have since become a wizened 21-year-old near college graduate who has experienced a great deal during my time here. Read more »

On my first day walking to my 7:30 a.m. class, I never guessed that I would feel at home on the University of Arkansas campus. I thought that going to college would involve studying nonstop with all-night caffeine binges in combination with classes I had never even heard of. However, I have learned that the college life is occasionally swamped with stressful situation, but for the most part, it is a fun and exciting time for everyone. People are able to make new relationships, get involved, and be successful. Read more »

Growing up in the same town my entire life with the same 84 people occupying my class from preschool to senior year, it is safe for me to say that my first day on the University of Arkansas campus was intimidating at the least. I had never in my life walked with so many people just on my way to a morning class. However, my intimidation was soon forgotten as I realized what I had been missing out on during my experiences at my small high school. I immediately learned that constant buzzing of this campus happened to be one of its greatest strengths. Read more »

I expected the typical things when I came to college, the parties, the class schedules, the fun activities, besides that I really didn't know what to expect. I never realized how much my life and personality would change. Read more »