Student Blog

Read stories from current students about navigating college, life at 蹤獲扦-Dearborn, and their general thoughts about the world.

The Blog

What is it like to be a student at 蹤獲扦-Dearborn? Or a student in general? To attempt to answer these questions, our student bloggers are tackling topics such as academic programs, co-ops & internships, student life and everything in between.

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Top 10 Study Spaces on Campus

After spending a few years on Dearborn's campus, senior Bryanna walks through some of the best places to study on campus. What does each place offer? What are the vibes? Is it better for solo or group study sessions? All questions and more answered in this week's post.

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A week in the life of my France study abroad trip

After an eventful trip to Europe, Bryanna, a French studies minor, chronicled the eight days she spent in France. From the historic monuments to the delicious food, she provides an in-depth rundown for anyone who loves traveling or is considering a trip of their own.

Two freshman students walk past the mardigian library with 蹤獲扦-Dearborn themed backpacks. Yellow and blue ballons surround the Mardigian Library sign.

The Ultimate Transfer Student Q&A

For this Q&A, we spoke with four Dearborn Wolverines about their experience transferring to 蹤獲扦-Dearborn. They shared their insights on the transfer process, campus life, and the people that have impacted them.

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The not-so-ordinary story of a CASL transfer student

CASL transfer student Bryanna Worthy documents her journey from an unmotivated first-year student in the midst of a pandemic to a thriving senior who has made her way on the Dean's list and is leading multiple organizations on campus.

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Reflecting on my time at 蹤獲扦-Dearborn

Class of 2023 graduate Rudra Mehta, a Reporter editorial assistant, reflects on his experiences that he gained as an international student and Dearborn Wolverine.

Students walking across campus.

Being a first-generation college student: What no one tells you

From not-a-lot of guidance to a sea of questions, it's not always easy being a first-generation college student. In this post, first-gen student Madelyn discusses her first few years navigating university, her experience transferring schools, discovering resources on campus, and finding the motivation to keep pursuing her goals.

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Senioritis or Senior-FRIGHT-us?

The last semester of college can be bittersweet. It's filled with reflections on all you've accomplished, the people you met, and the skills you gained. But sometimes, all that is coupled with an uncertainty of what's to come. In this post, Senior April shares her thoughts and fears as commencement approaches and the mindsets she's adopting.