Recent content by ElisaWood

Still feel like everyone else knows something I don't. But something shifted when I started mentoring undergrads. Seeing their imposter syndrome made me realize how much I've actually learned. How far I've come. How the things that seemed impossible freshman year are just... normal now. The...

Video games as art is a classic but classic for a reason. There's so much to say. And if you actually care about it, you'll do the research willingly instead of forcing yourself. Plus professors love when students write about things they're genuinely interested in — it shows in the writing. Your...

I'm in my final year of nursing school, and we have to write a comprehensive case study on a patient we followed during our clinical rotation. We have to analyze their condition, the interventions, the outcomes, and relate it all to evidence-based practice. I chose a patient I'll call "Mr. J."...

My professors always write the same thing on my essays: "Good points, but the paper lacks flow." 🌉 I don't fully understand this concept of "flow." In Portuguese, we use longer sentences, many commas, and it is okay. But in English, when I try to write like that, my tutor says my sentences are...

If you're near Houston, UTHealth School of Dentistry has like 30+ student organizations including the Student Chapter of the American Dental Hygienists' Association and Sigma Phi Alpha honor society . Even if you're not a dental student yet, many of these groups have events open to undergrads...

The "per-hour return" calculation is exactly what keeps me going. I spent 10 hours on applications last month and got $4000 total. That's $400/hour. No job pays that. But yeah the emotional drain is real because you're constantly writing about yourself in this performative way and it gets...

Hey everyone. Nursing student here, so my life is basically clinicals, studying, and trying to find food that isn't instant ramen. I don't have time to hunt for deals, so I rely on word-of-mouth. Let's make this thread a resource for all Texas students in the big cities. The goal: Share...

In College Station, Northgate has student specials literally every night if you're into that. But for actual useful stuff - the rec center is included in tuition so USE IT. Also HEB sometimes does random student discounts if you show your ID at customer service. Not advertised but I've gotten...

The thing that saved me: the 15-minute rule. Every morning, I spend 15 minutes just reviewing what's due and what's urgent. That's it. No deep work, just awareness. It keeps the panic at bay because nothing sneaks up on you. Also, for budgets specifically: overestimate everything. Every cost...

Bart, first—hugs. That email is devastating and I've been there. 😭 Second: YES appeal. The Texas Grant SAP appeal process exists exactly for situations like yours. According to the official Texas State SAP appeal form, "illness, injury or accident experienced by you or someone significant in...

Okay, let's talk numbers because I'm a nerd like that 📊 UTD: Higher avg SAT (1170-1410), higher GPA (3.78), lower acceptance rate (65.5%) . The students are statistically stronger going in. Graduation rate 61% vs UH's 46% . That's a BIG difference. UH: Way cheaper in-state tuition ($8,685 vs...

Howdy. 👋 I've been on the Texas student scholarship grind for three years now and I feel like I've seen it ALL. Some thoughts for those just starting: First, the good: there is SO much money in this state. Like, it's actually ridiculous. Between the big ones (shoutout TEXAS Grant, you ugly but...