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It's that time of year again! After the winter break, my backpack is a disaster, my handwriting is garbage, and I am no where near ready to be stressed again. Classes are here and I am far from prepared. Here is a list of things I do to prepare for a new semester of college.… Continue reading How I Prepare for a New Semester of College
As much as I wish my backpack would be neat and tidy with as few items as possible, it’s not that realistic. When I am on campus 14 hours a day studying, going to class, working, spending time at office hours, and then hitting up the gym there are a few necessities I always carry.… Continue reading My College Backpack Essentials
Hi there! I am so glad to see that you have decided to join me for a day in my life. My life is pretty busy, there is no doubt about that, but I would not have it any other way. I am so grateful for every opportunity God has blessed me with, and I… Continue reading Day in the Life of a Varsity Equestrian and Track Athlete
The fact that my last day of high school is May 15 blows me away. I have less than one month of my grade school career before I move on to bigger and better things. Just a few measly weeks of school are all that separate me from the start of the rest of my… Continue reading Home Stretch
Hi there! My name is Madison Ritsch. If you are new here, I am a senior in high school and college decision season is currently in full force. After months of hard work on applications, heart break with rejection letters, and then time spent contemplating my options, I have finally made a decision. In the… Continue reading My Official College Decision
April 11th, 4:16pm After a few errands and quick Walgreens stop for some Hot Cheetos, my family and I are headed over Vail Pass and down to the Denver International Airport. I am so excited and anxious to be visiting Texas Christian University. I want to like it, but the financial aspect of the college… Continue reading Texas Christian University Travel Diary
I have never been a very stressed person, but it wasn’t until this year when stress hit my like a bus. Granted it may not have been a good idea to try to handle two Varsity sports, 4 clubs, and 6 AP/DE classes in the middle of college applications, but here we are! Oh and on… Continue reading Stress Management – Advice from a Senior in the Middle of College Applications
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