Moving so far from home can be very tricky, especially if where you were born and raised is paradise. Nonetheless, college is a transition that would make any teenager excited to leave home. Now, to my Hawai’i locals who are soon leaving the island to attend school on the East Coast, this article is for…
As a Marist student, the week before Thanksgiving is always hectic between packing up to go home, your assignments that are due, celebrating Friendsgiving with your friends and so much more. The week before Thanksgiving is wild! Here are some of the things you might be thinking this week: “Wait so which classes are…
There are some things you brace for when going to college: sharing a room, being away from home, and eating from a dining hall. However, as is life, we are hit with the unexpected. Here are 10 surprising hurdles of college life. Changes in Scenery If you’re traveling a long distance to get to Marist,…
As Halloween approaches quickly, I’m sure I’m not the only college student who has no idea what to be. It happens to the best of us, time just slips by and suddenly it’s the day before. I’m here to tell you that you’re in luck! I’m going to share some fun and simple last minute…
It’s no question that the Walkway Over the Hudson is one of the major highlights of Poughkeepsie and a significant perk of being a Marist student. To make the scenic walk above the Hudson River even more enjoyable, this past weekend I had the chance to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s along with…
To celebrate National Transfer Student Week, we are showcasing our many transfer students here at Marist! Did you know that 1 in 5 Marist students is a transfer? There are definitely plenty of friendly transfer faces around campus. This week we are highlighting Brianna Vasquez, a current senior from Rhinebeck, NY. Brianna transferred to Marist…
The New Horizons Resources Inc. is a company who according to their website help, “People with developmental disabilities realize their human potentials and become valued citizens within their communities.” One of the organization’s largest fundraisers is their annual fashion show. This year the show was held on October 18th at The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel. I…
