OASIS BLOG

It’s October, the career fair has wrapped up, and if you’re a first-year student you might be walking around campus with mixed feelings. You put on your best outfit, polished your résumé, executed your elevator pitch to perfection, shook hands with recruiters from the “big name” companies … and then nothing. No interview emails. No…

As career fairs kick off this fall, it is tempting for first-year students to think, “I’m a first-year and no one is going to hire me so why bother?” The truth is very different. Attending the career fair early is not about simply walking away with a job offer. It is about learning the rhythm…

I began college like a lot of students do—riding high on my high school success, blissfully unaware that the academic rules of the game were about to change. In high school, I was top of my class. In college? Let’s just say the transition was less “smooth sailing” and more “shipwreck.” I rolled into my…

As a first-year student, you’ve probably noticed your days starting to take shape. You know when you walk to class, where you grab your meals, and the times you’ve carved out for learning and preparation. But now is the moment to take it a step further: are you being intentional about what, when, and where…

Engage Early and Often One of the most valuable yet underutilized resources in college is faculty office hours. These dedicated times are not just for students who are failing or confused; they are an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with your professors, deepen your understanding of the material, and demonstrate your commitment to learning. Establishing…

The minute you set foot on campus, you’ve already started writing your resume for your first job after college. Yes, even on that first day when you’re figuring out how to swipe into the dining hall and trying not to get lost on the way to Chemistry 101. Those little choices, what you join, what you…

Let’s be honest. When you hear the word “homework,” your brain probably jumps to one of two images. Maybe you picture the relief of checking it off your to-do list, followed by snacks and Netflix. Or maybe you feel that pit in your stomach when you realize it’s due tomorrow and you haven’t even opened…

If you are stepping onto a college campus this fall, you have probably heard about “syllabus week”, sometimes playfully shortened to “sylly week”” It is often portrayed as an easy, laid-back first week of classes where you just sit through introductions, skim a few handouts, and enjoy your freedom before the “real work” begins. Call…

College move-in day is right around the corner! For many of you, this will be the first time living with someone who isn’t a family member. That’s exciting, but also a little nerve-wracking. How you handle your roommate relationship can have a big impact on your college experience, from your mental health to your academic…

It’s a question that comes up more often these days, and I understand why. The rising cost of tuition, the stories of people buried in student loans, and the success of those who bypass college altogether can make the whole idea of higher education feel questionable. For some people, it really might not be the…