Poem by Sabreen Qaisar With sway of swing, my thoughts were going back and forthIn spring, when clouds were playing with sun and sky was turning pinkI was immersing in ambivalenceIn a place full of amusement, I was alone with…
My Experience Writing This Poem: A Journey of Identity and Expression
Well, let’s just say I’m one of those people who quotes their major.. I’m an English major! Who knew that declaring my love for literature would become my party trick? Anyway, diving into poetry felt like a natural flow, a…
For the People, By the People: What an evolving CUNY means for students, faculty, and community
After a precarious beginning to my college career, CUNY gave me the space to rebuild myself, find my passion, and experience what is the heart of CUNY: community. I enrolled at Queensborough Community College after leaving another institution with a…
The Need for Extended Library Hours at Kingsborough: A Key to Student Success
The library is a place where most students consider their second home because it is where they spend a lot of time studying, doing homework, and finding a quiet place where they can think. One of the problems we face…
How can we make CUNY Better?
Formalizing criticism of CUNY is hard because I am so grateful for the opportunities and experiences the institution has given me and will continue to for the rest of my academic career. I’ve met many knowledgeable, compassionate, and inspiring people…
What changes I want to see in my College campus
I see several significant adjustments to Medgar Evers College that will improve the educational experience and strengthen the sense of community. Increasing the number of campus areas for socializing and collaboration is one of the first adjustments I would want…
Learning in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
I am graduating with a Bachelor’s degree next year. And to be quite clear, I don’t know what I have been learning that which is primarily academic to things related to its practical, worldly reflections. In each and every class,…
Overcoming the Digital Divide: The Need for Improved Technology Integration and Online Education
Rapid shifts to online learning brought to light stark differences in access to dependable internet and technology due to the COVID-19 epidemic at colleges and institutions across the globe. This change exposed major obstacles that many students encountered even as…
The Effects of Funding and Budget Reductions on Colleges in NYC
New York City’s higher education system has seen severe budget cuts and financial issues in recent years, especially for public universities like the City University of New York (CUNY). The resources that students have access to, the standard of education,…
Motivating Transformation: CUNY Students’ Role in Enhancing the Academic Framework
As City University of New York (CUNY) students, we can influence the educational landscape for both present and future generations, rather than merely being passive users of knowledge. CUNY students may significantly contribute to the development of a more diverse…
Using Campus Resources: A Handbook for CUNY Students
You have a plethora of resources at your disposal as a CUNY student to aid in both your academic and personal growth. It can be intimidating at first to navigate these resources, but making the most of your college experience…
Learning Time Management: Crucial Advice for College Students
Among the most difficult abilities for college students to acquire is time management, particularly when juggling coursework, extracurricular activities, social lives, and occasionally jobs. Feeling overburdened and time-pressed is a common reaction to having so many conflicting priorities. Making the…
5 Suggested Coping Strategies for College Undergraduates
With the weight of social obligations, academic obligations, and personal duties mounting, college life can be both an exhilarating and daunting period of growth and discovery. While experiencing stress or uncertainty from time to time is common, learning constructive coping…
How to Get Ready for Life After College: Advice on Applying to Graduate Schools, Finding a Job, and Into the Working World
The idea of “what’s next?” may be both exhilarating and daunting as college graduation draws near. Arranging ahead is essential to guarantee a seamless shift into the subsequent stage of your life, regardless of whether you’re thinking about going to…
CUNY Peer Leaders Can Help You Thrive by Unlocking Your Personal Growth
Through mentoring, support, and a sense of community throughout your academic path, CUNY Peer Leaders can have a major impact on your personal development. You can find people who have had comparable difficulties as a peer leader, and they can…
Tuition-Free Programs
Cuny has been around for decades and will continue too. One of the most significant hurdles for many students is the cost of tuition. For low-income families, the idea of higher education can feel daunting, leading to higher dropout rates…
More Culture for BMCC
During my time as a student at Borough of Manhattan Community College, I have noticed an issue that maybe not many are aware of; the lack of awareness that the students have about the many resources offered by CUNY,…
How I would change CUNY for the better.
Ah, New York City, how I love you so. You’ve been my home for decades and have given me everything I could ever want. A smelly, dysfunctional subway. Rent prices that would make Karl Marx turn in his grave, and…
Mental Health is Important as a CUNY Student(s)
Sometimes, college students get stressed about exams and must get good grades to improve their GPA. This could lead to mental fatigue or anxiety. However, many counseling resources provide support and resources to students. While working on assignments, our minds…
Campus Green: Small Steps, Big Impact
College is often viewed as a period of growth and discovery, where we not only build academic and professional skills but also shape our values and worldview. One of the most urgent issues facing us today is environmental sustainability. Our…
