Andrea LirioApr 3, 20193 minStaying Overnight Makes a DifferenceWhy you should definitely consider an overnight and what to expect. The long wait is over! You’ve finally heard back from colleges and...
Andrea LirioMar 8, 20192 minTaking Time to Get InvolvedIt’s never too late to join schools clubs and organizations! The first semester of college is a whirlwind — there are so many people to...
Andrea LirioFeb 13, 20193 minParticipating in Class DiscussionsStarting college with the fear of speaking up in class, and how I overcame it. I’ve always had a fear of speaking up in class. When I was...
Andrea LirioJan 8, 20191 minThat’s a Wrap! That’s a wrap! I’ve completed the first semester of my college career! I genuinely can’t believe it. I’ve successfully completed...
Andrea LirioNov 26, 20184 minFinding Your Why As the end of fall semester nears, one of my first college courses is also ending. The THRIVE seminar, a course that all first-years take...
Andrea LirioNov 1, 20182 minLantern Night 2018Each fall, the Bryn Mawr community gathers in the Cloisters to welcome the first-years into our academic community during one of our most...
Andrea LirioOct 18, 20183 minOn HomesicknessIf I’m being honest, I haven’t been particularly homesick yet. While many of my peers are homesick – calling their parents and siblings...
Andrea LirioOct 5, 20182 minWhy making friends shouldn’t be on your list of college concernsBefore going to college, I worried about a lot of things – how to decorate my room, how to balance work and life, how to make new...
Andrea LirioOct 3, 20181 minMeet Andrea Lirio Here's a little introduction! Hi there! My name is Andrea, and I’m a first-year at Bryn Mawr College. This year, I’ve been given the...