Amellia McGuire-Matheny '25
Amellia McGuire-Matheny '25
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So, You Want to Go to College
After four years at Arcadia University, four years over 2,500 miles from home, four years working multiple minimum wage jobs, and four years taking
Productivity Starts at Your Favorite Study Spot
Now that everyone is in the swing of things with the beginning of the spring semester, I think it is important to talk about some good study spaces
So Much To Do, So Little Time!
Coming to college means leaving your old routine, and often the town you have grown to know well, and moving to a place where opportunities are
From Busy to Bored: My College Schedule
If you are anything like me, you prepped for college by watching ‘day in the life’ and ‘what I bought for college’ YouTube videos. But are
Discipline and Dedication: How to Succeed Without Getting Overwhelmed
College comes with all new things. A new home, new food, new routine. For some of us, it also comes with learning how to study for the first time. In
The Evolution of School Lunches
Every single day in middle school, my best friend and I had the same thing for lunch. Nachos with creamy queso, rice, and shredded cheese. On the
How to Recognize Burnout and How I Overcame It
Throughout all of my schooling, I never really understood what people meant when they said they were “burnt out.” I did understand that
Discovering Fiji: From Food Anxiety to Underwater Peace
36 hours and 32 minutes. That’s the exact time it took to get from Arcadia University to Blue Lagoon Beach Resort on the Yasawa Islands of Fiji.
Healthy Habits in a New Environment
Throughout high school, I was a very active member of my school dance team, eventually becoming team captain. I found my footing there after I had to
The RA Experience: What to Expect
Applying Applying to be an RA is one of the best risks that I have taken. I was in London for FYSAE (First Year Study Abroad Experience) and
Say Yes to a “Say No Day”
College can get really busy really fast. You can take anywhere from 12 to 20 credits, and then there’s work on the weekends, campus
How the Equestrian Team Opened Up a New World to Me
After accepting enrollment at Arcadia, I started looking through the website in search of extracurricular activities. On KnightLife, I came across