Advocacy is something that I’m very passionate about. It’s one of the reasons that sparked my interest in pursuing law. It’s important to have conversations like mental health to spread awareness that others are not alone. My topic for this…

When people think about CUNY schools,the first thing that comes to mind are about affordable education.  However, one of the most underrated and overlooked gems are the libraries in all campuses. At first glance it might seem like just a…

Being a college student can be a lonely and scary experience. There is a lot a college can do to alleviate those feelings. As a freshman, in my 1st semester I had a lot of interesting experiences, some great, some not.…

While CUNY may fall short in some areas, I want to start by acknowledging that my experience has been overwhelmingly positive. As a student who was initially nervous about the transition from high school to college, I can honestly say…

Moving through the week to get by: With CUNY it is majority of students who aren’t living in their college campus. A day in the life of a commuter student means taking the bus or train or even ferry in…

Extending financial support to qualifying low-income students should go beyond just tuition. I believe one way to make Baruch more accessible is to provide students with low incomes with a student OMNY card or Fair Fares MetroCard to alleviate the…

During our Kick-Off meeting, something happened that made me look at the world a little differently. It wasn’t planned; it was one of those moments that catches you off guard, wakes up a curiosity inside of you, and leaves you…

Imposter Syndrome, a mental plague which I found myself struggling with as I entered my first year of college at Bronx Community College during the Fall 2024 semester. I felt alienated walking through this lustrous, diverse campus that previously held…

Yesterday, on September 26th, I went up to the 11th floor of Hunter College’s North Building to kill some time before my next class— Artificial Intelligence with the esteemed Professor Epstein. To my surprise, the 11th floor was a whole…

Baruch College has always done an amazing job of giving students the ability to be creative, voice their opinions, and create space for the community. From hosting our own club events to protesting freely and safely on campus grounds, Baruch…

Interesting is the word that came out of my mind. As an international student coming all the way here to pursue a better education. A lot of things are so different with the culture, the system, and of course, the…

I am a first-generation immigrant from Bangladesh. As with many immigrant families, I definitely had a culture shock seeing so many different types of people all in one place together. In my home country, I was used to being around…

At Hunter College, advising plays a critical role in guiding students toward academic success. While honors students have access to dedicated advisors, many non-honors students often find themselves navigating course selections, major requirements, and graduation pathways with limited to no…

For decades, CUNY has been known as the king of public institutions within the City of New York, home to opportunities for networking and economic prosperity. Attending CUNY Hunter College is the best decision I could have made for my…

Sassama Hema Many people today tend to give up too easily. Take Thomas Edison, for example—one of the greatest inventors in history. Most of his great inventions did not work on the first try like many other brilliant minds who…

For as long as it has existed, City College of New York (CCNY) has supported the various needs of its student body, including those who are trying to balance their studies with responsibilities to their families. A significant but often…

While the happy, bright moments of life are easy to cherish, it’s frequently the darkest events that moulding us into the people we are at our core. Life is a journey full of ups and downs. We could feel like…

I have been observant of the behaviors and interactions between myself and my classmates as they relate to the professors, faculty, and administration in the CUNY system. And I have to say, I feel they are completely missing the point.…

On Friday, August 30, 2024, the incoming 2024-2025 CUNY Peer Leaders (CPL) gathered in the Skylight Room at the Graduate Center on Fifth Avenue to kick off the new academic year with a discussion about transformational leadership.  CPL Director Lauren…