Diary of a Golden Flash

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed our lives drastically. We went from in-person classes to fully remote and had to change our lives. Even though this semester has been a tough one there have been some positive outcomes. One thing that’s really saving me this year is saving up my money on gas. I live about 35 min from the campus a...

Honestly, I felt like the semester passed within the blink of an eye. Maybe a slightly longer blink, but it went by faster than I expected. Now, I am approaching my finals week and am surprised to find that I'm not nervous. Well, not much anyway. I'm in my second semester at Kent State University, and I'm still not used to the anticipation...

Samantha Toth conducted the following interview with Academic Advisor Leanne Castillo. What is your explanation of the job title "academic advisor"? (as a student, I imagine it means you talk to students all day and help them plan out their path to graduating. Is there more to it / other things you do that people don't realize?) I con...

Samantha Toth conducted the following interview with Academic Advisor Jeremi Weidner.  What is your explanation of the job title "academic advisor"? (Do you think there is more to it / other things you do that people don't realize?) As an academic advisor, I help students select courses that will guide them to complete ...

Hello, my name is Samantha but I go by Sam. I am so excited to introduce myself as a new student blogger for KSU Geauga. Here is a little bit about me: I grew up in Akron, Ohio and I attended Walsh Jesuit High School. Ironically, even though Walsh is a college preparatory school, when I started my first semester of college I found mysel...

Granted that this is only my second-semester taking college courses, managing my time well was a requirement from the start. But, thankfully, the number of logistics I might have had to juggle significantly decreased due to COVID-19.  OHVA (Ohio Virtual Academy), the high school I attend, is all online. That already eliminates the nee...

Hello, my name is Isra Shaikh! I am a CCP student at the Kent State Twinsburg Campus. I have recently begun writing for The Diary of a Golden Flash, the Kent State Geauga/Twinsburg blog. I have thoroughly enjoyed writing for this blog, despite only having written one entry so far. It was through this blog that I received the opportuni...

My name is Isra Shaikh, and I’m a CCP (college credit plus) student at the Kent State Geauga/Twinsburg campus. I’m currently a freshman in high school taking college courses through OHVA (Ohio Virtual Academy). At the moment, I’m not thinking too much about what I’d like to major in. I’m looking to complete my core requirements before I ta...

For students who want to make college more affordable, the world of financial aid can be both invaluable and overwhelming.  Between federal loans, scholarships, and other types of aid, it’s easy to get lost in a whirlwind of forms, applications, and unfamiliar terms.  Luckily, here at KSUGTAC, there are plenty of resources availa...

The student experience at the Kent State Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center campuses is about more than just attending classes.  From academic workshops to game nights and regional campus contests, there are plenty of ways to get involved!  I recently received the opportunity to speak with Academic Services Coordinator Brandie ...