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In addition to my graduate student stipend, side hustles are a fantastic way to make some extra cash. In fact, many months I make more money off my side hustles than my stipend pays me! Now I am not talking about random surveys, affiliate marketing, and other side hustles the internet commonly talks about. I… Continue reading How I Make $6k a Month as a College Student
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
Today is July 17 and I sit here contemplating what the next week of my life entails. On July 21 I will begin my journey up to Rebecca Farm to groom at the 2019 North American Youth Championships to groom for CCIJ2*-L rider, Lynnea Woody. It didn’t hit me until about two days ago that… Continue reading Tales of the NAYC Groom: The Beginning
Let’s face it: disappointing show days are inevitable. Now everyone’s definition of disappointing is a little different but you get the point. Maybe you fell off, had a refusal, messed up your dressage test, or scored a 6 on a movement that you know deserved an 8. Regardless of your discipline, I am thrilled to… Continue reading How I Stay Optimistic on Disappointing Show Days
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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
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