Author Archives: Nicoll Laikola

In high school, our teachers assigned us books to read for class.  Unless you were lucky, most of the books were probably not ones you were interested in and your teachers forced you to memorize silly trivia.  This may have … Continue reading →

College is an important time in finding out who you are.  As a child and teen, it was too easy to define yourself by who your friends were, or who your parents wanted you to be, or by what was … Continue reading →

Finally!  Exams are over and for the next few weeks, thoughts of studying and going to class are long gone from the minds of college students.  After putting in another semester worth of hard work, winter vacation is just what … Continue reading →

After spending all school year away from home, adjusting to life with your parents again can be rough.  You have been used to living on your own, but mom and dad aren’t quite ready to treat you like an adult.

On my way to work this week, I made a stop for coffee.  Upon entering the shop and ordering my coffee, I set down the lunch I had packed for myself and sat at a table.  Not five minutes later, … Continue reading →

In an article written by Dale Stephens, he argues that “we must encourage young people to consider paths outside college.”  While I agree with some of the flaws he points out in higher education, I think that given the opportunity, … Continue reading →

My younger brother is five years younger than me.  My freshman year of college was his freshman year of high school and it killed me that I wasn’t there to keep an eye on him.  I told myself I would … Continue reading →

Volunteering is not only good for the community, but good for the volunteer.  In an article published by U.S. News, it was found that volunteering can lead to longer lives for senior citizens.  This can also apply to college students. … Continue reading →

When I was 14, my mother packed my bags and sent me to Panama, her country.  I had been there before, but this trip was not the fun vacation I was used to.  This trip was to spend my summer … Continue reading →

College is the perfect time to take advantage of study abroad programs.  You can receive school credit, and get financial aid to help you pay for your program.  Being able to spend months in another country learning the culture is … Continue reading →