In a process dominated by high-stakes competition, constant networking and intense technical preparation, students across both McIntire programs emphasized a common theme — while access to resources matters, initiative matters more.
Whether you’re an incoming first year preparing for your arrival on Grounds or a current student at the University who has been spared thus far, be aware and ready to encounter some or all of these tragic affairs.
Black students already make up one of the smallest groups at the University — with approximately 13 percent of the University’s student body identifying as Black or African American.
As a lifelong swimmer, Anderson wanted to focus on making swimming a widely-accessible skill and help to dissipate many new swimmers’ pre-existing anxiety about the water.
After many University students indulged in a week of late mornings and guilt-free scrolling online, returning to deadlines and schedules can feel like a disorienting transition.
I can’t help but feel like an outsider — a fish, if you will — whenever I witness people bonding over the various aspects surrounding party culture.
I’ve spent quite a few commutes on the Amtrak train — my ratty backpack and trusty duffle bag in tow.
From her phone, she runs the blog-style Instagram account @MealswithMolls, which has garnered over 8,000 followers by posting content that centers on Charlottesville’s multifaceted culinary world.
The common and widespread failure of these lofty resolutions has prompted University students to reflect on why these goals so often fall apart.
Academic validation affects nearly every student in one way or another.
For third-year College student Nana Appouh, going after his goals and aspirations meant leaving the Virginia football team and trying something brand new — content creation.
As a first-year student adjusting to college life, I realized that although I was constantly surrounded by people, there were often circumstances where I was very much on my own.
Many students will likely experience stress over political conversations this season, whether at Christmas dinner or over a New Year’s toast.
Thoughtful and bargainous presents exist, even for gifters living in first-year dorms or who spend their money almost exclusively on Starbucks.
It becomes easy to forget that there is more to Charlottesville than just school and its immediate surroundings.
