Student Blogger: Ruby Griffin

A love letter to my freshman year at NYU Tisch. Cue “Tongue Tied” by Grouplove.

What does academic integrity mean to me? Well damn. That's a tough one, because it is such a broad term. Personally, I believe it to be, honoring the journey of your education and your peers by prioritizing academics and treating them with respect and honesty.

Nervous about your first year of college? Don’t stress, here are some tips on how to survive your freshman year.

Feeling the college burn out? Me too. What should you do about it?

Sick of dining hall food? I got you. Here are the best places to eat in New York City!

It's a Sunday night, I just got off work, I have an extensive amount of homework due, and I have dinner plans to attend, and I’m feeling drained and overwhelmed. ARGH! Being a college student and trying to manage a very busy schedule is an ongoing learning curve. And no, unfortunately there isn’t a set path or right answer to lead you to success. It varies from week to week and person to person.

As a broke college student it IS possible to explore and experience the magic of New York City for a reasonable price, you just have to know where to look! Here are my top five budget-friendly adventures to go on in New York City.

Intermission is over! My second semester at NYU Tisch as a musical theater student has just begun, and I’m busier than ever. I immediately dove right back into my packed schedule and I’m ready to devour the second half of my freshman year.