The Hidden Beauty of Ichetucknee Springs
Lacie Lambert A hundred miles away from my hometown lies the Ichetucknee Springs, a place I dream about year-round. This natural wonder is centered around…
Category: Beyond UCF
A Heart to Heart
By Emily Liu Florida has the third-largest homeless population in the United States. In Orlando when people have nowhere to go, they turn to the…
A Pitch on Life
by Olivia Hansen Growing up, playing softball was my whole life, and not just for me, but for my parents and sister’s as well. I…
Camp Boggy Creek
by James Rujimora I tried to suppress my fear of needles, as I watched my eleven-year-old camper decipher which vein to enter. He nervously pressed…
Little Steps, Big World — An RA’s Perspective
Coming to a new home or a new school can be incredibly intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be scary or lonely. Being an RA has allowed me to meet other college students who might also be at UCF, have similar interests as me, and some who might even be in some of my classes. I never saw myself becoming a Resident Assistant, but I ended up finding a lot of cool people that are shaping my college experience.
Running Towards Connection
Offering words of encouragement helped to redirect my attention away from my problems and onto lifting others up. Offering support, cheering others on, and celebrating accomplishments goes a long way in building solidarity in a group.