For the longest time, I felt that no one could ever really understand my troubles. We all have issues, concerns, and problems, but I felt I was on my own. I am the first one in my family to attend a university, and this tends to be a bit overwhelming and exciting for most students. Yet, over time I kept feeling frustrated, lost, and even sad. … Continue reading You Are Not Alone
We all know going to school is stressful and being on your own is too. A few years ago, I was diagnosed with a psychiatric condition. I’m happy, healthy and stable due to my doctors, prescriptions – and most of all – due to the amazing support system I have in my family and my friends – my two best friends to be precise. On … Continue reading It’s a mad, mad world
I began my college education at PSU way back in 1975. I had just been released from the Navy and I wanted to begin my education as soon as possible. I felt as though I was now four years behind my contemporaries– as if achieving an education was some kind of race. But as fate would have it, I also got married as soon as … Continue reading What is the real importance of Education?
At one point, I was a freshman, eager to go to my first university class, but not knowing what to expect. Inexperienced and with no siblings who had gone through the college life before, I was all on my own. Class registration, time management, budgeting, making friends, housing, food, finding a job, and numerous more things were all put on my plate at once. This … Continue reading Navigating PSU as a Student of Color
After my investigation a few weeks ago on tuition fees, I decided to step inside the Student Health and Counseling Center (http://www.pdx.edu/shac/) to see what I am helping to fund. My experience in hospital waiting areas has always been somewhat chaotic with crying children and packed rows of uncomfortable chairs, but The PSU clinic was surprisingly quiet and calm. There were no loud children and … Continue reading A Trip to the SHAC Center
