Knight Life Blog

Being a commuter at college can be a little scary at first. You may be worried that you’ll feel isolated from what’s going on on-campus, or that you won’t be able to make friends. As I began navigating college as a commuter student, I found that being…

With the new year off to a start and the spring semester right around the corner, now is the perfect time to set goals for yourself in both your academic and personal lives. From wanting to set aside the time to grow academically, to just wanting to get…

With the beginning of the semester quickly approaching, it can be hard to decide what’s the first thing you should do once you get to campus. While attending classes and unpacking your dorm room are top priorities, there are so many other opportunities…

At the Mount, we're a community. To be a more connected part of that community, you have to get out and join in! Whether you're a current student, or interested in attending the Mount, here are a few ways you can get more involved on campus: Clubs &…

When was the last time you took the time to do something for yourself? If it took you a minute to think about it, then it is safe to say that it has been a while since you have.  I know how much you can get lost in work, school, assignments, and a million…

Photo from outdoor class on August 24 Let's face it: Maintaining a social life during a pandemic where we need to social distance from one another can be really difficult. After all, how do you get to know someone from six feet away while wearing a mask?…

Although it sounds like a luxury, working from home is no small feat. It can be difficult to focus, stay motivated, and be productive. But here are some tips and tricks to make sure you are getting the most out of your workday. Get dressed:I know,…

If you’re like me, all your friends go back to their hometowns during summer, winter, or spring break. I’m left hours from my best friends. However, there are plenty of ways to remedy this. You don’t always have to live down the hall from your friends…

College is all about budgeting. I know we have all heard the term “broke college student” more times that we can count. And if we had a dime every time we heard it, we wouldn’t be broke college students. However, no matter how broke we are, there are…

Another Fall semester has to come to an end. For the seniors, this means that our last Fall semester is over…and before we know it our time here at the Mount and in college will be ending too. For the past three years we have been living our best college…