Author: Nia Daniels
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Friendship at Langston
Friends, how many of us have one? Friends, Friends. How many of us have them? Friends, ones we can depend on. Friends, how many of us have them?Song by Whodini. Whodini poses a real question we all might ask ourselves at one point in time. My junior year of school, I was struggling mentally and…
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Getting the Most out of Career Counseling
College can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially for first-year students who are expected to make decisions that will shape their future. While you may be familiar with your academic counselors, it is equally important to familiarize yourself with a department that can assist you with your post-graduation career or plans, as well as gain…
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Libraries Do Exist; Here’s How to Use Ours
The G. Lamar Harrison Library has so much more to offer than books. In this guide, you will discover all the resources available on each floor, including study spaces, technology, research support, and more, so you can take full advantage of everything the library provides. Whether you are writing your first college research paper or…
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Things You Should Purchase After Your First Semester at Langston
You have probably already scrolled through TikTok, Instagram, or other social media platforms looking for advice on what you need for your first year of college. While I’m sure a lot of it has been helpful, I want to share some things you’ll actually need and probably want to purchase to get the most out…
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How to Bounce Back When You Make Mistakes
Learning how to navigate when life throws you curveballs and suddenly your four-year plan is disrupted. The Bounce Back The first major lesson I learned in college is the bounce back: learning how to recover after you’ve performed poorly on a test or homework assignment, made a mistake you regretted, or learned something from failure.…
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Finding Your Voice as a Langston Freshman
I used to think that being heard meant having the biggest personality, the loudest voice, and the most connections in the room. I was a broadcast journalism major, and we had a lot of big personalities in my classroom. Most of the time, that could be pretty intimidating when you don’t really know anyone and…
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How to Network for Internships
I didn’t get to the White House because I was the smartest person in the room. I got there because I knew how to build relationships. Being in the workforce for four years now, I know from my very first internship with the Education Trust to my last internship with the White House that who…
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How to Stay True to Yourself in College
Three Things Someone Told Me Before My First Year of College Lessons I carry with me and want to pass on to you. “You are amazing just the way you are.” “You don’t have to prove yourself to anyone.” “Don’t try to fit in with the crowd when you are made to stand out.” Someone…
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Dealing with Roommate Conflicts
One thing I wished someone had prepared me for before entering college is the reality of moving in with a complete stranger. We tend to approach the roommate concept as something normal (which it sort of is) but maybe we should start thinking about it more intentionally. Think of it like building an Amazon wishlist.…
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Yes, You’re Really in the Country
Welcome to Langston University, the only HBCU in Oklahoma, surrounded by acres of land, beautiful sunsets, red dirt, and hundreds of goats. Yes, you’re really in the country. For many students, especially those coming from the city, rural living can feel like another world. Country life is an adjustment, but it’s an adjustment worth making.…