A Shadow of a Doubt
Somehow I snuck my way into a graduate program halfway through the school year and nobody’s noticed yet that I don’t actually belong here. I’ve been told over and over again that what… Continue reading
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Extra-curricular Involvement in Higher Education: Be Actively Involved in Your Learning
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” —Benjamin Franklin “My résumé is full. Too full—I can’t fit any more lines on one page, but… Continue reading
I’m Nobody! Who are you? Are you – Nobody – too?
I’m Nobody! Who are you? Are you – Nobody – too? Then there’s a pair of us! Don’t tell! they’d advertise – you know! How dreary – to be – Somebody! How public… Continue reading
On a 50 Degree Day in the Middle of February
My boyfriend and I play a game in the winter called “Spot the UGGs,” where we count all the pairs of UGG boots we see every day – whoever sees the most wins.… Continue reading
University of Iowa, Special Collection Job Shadow: A Reflection
About two years ago, I made the conscious decision to declare myself as an English major for my undergraduate degree. More recently, I made the decision to continue my education at some point by… Continue reading
The Life of a Double Major
Elizabeth Dunn is double majoring in English and Art. She is a Centennial Honors College student, a member of Kappa Pi (an Honors Art Fraternity) and a member of Sigma Tau Delta (an… Continue reading
2013 Fall Writing Festival for High School Students
On Friday November 8, Western Illinois hosted the 2013 Writing Festival at the WIU Multicultural Center. Around sixty students from four area high schools came and were given lessons from professors in the… Continue reading