Maria Andreina Fernandez

Maria Andreina is a Corporate Communication student at the University of Houston in Texas. She first started writing in her sophomore year for her high school’s newspaper.
There are some college opportunities you definitely don't want to pass up.
student life

Opportunities You Shouldn’t Pass Up in College

By Maria Andreina FernandezLast updated on December 22, 2022
College will open the doors to a whole plethora of opportunities you never even considered before. Not only will you meet tons of new and interesting people, but you’ll also have the option to be a part of things like student organizations and clubs. Take advantage of the amazing opportunities and resources provided by the …
Moving into your college dorm is very exciting!
student life

Advice for Moving Into College Dorms

By Maria Andreina FernandezLast updated on December 22, 2022
Congratulations! You are going to college. Days in which you will meet new people, learn new things and have a lot of fun are yet to come. College years represent one of the best periods of life. We are young, entering new territory and probably moving out. Personally, moving to campus on my freshman year …
A "university" sign on the side of a building.
questions & answers

What is a Flagship University?

By Maria Andreina FernandezLast updated on May 22, 2023
Every country has multiple universities, especially the United States, which counts with 4,726 post-secondary institutions. But still, every time someone asks about U.S universities, people tend to answer giving the same names: the University of California, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Texas. These universities and many others are constantly named because of …
A larger college does not automatically mean more diversity on campus.
myths

Myth: Bigger Colleges Have More Diversity

By Maria Andreina FernandezLast updated on December 22, 2022
A city with a high population must have a lot of different groups and types of people. It is understandable we want to apply the same principle to universities. The bigger the campus, the more diversity it has, right? But studies have proved wrong what we’ve been believing for years now. Diversity on campus works …

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