Halfway There: An Upperclassman’s Advice to Incoming Freshmen
By Yaniya Gilford | September 8, 2025At the end of her sophomore summer, one writer offers advice to matriculating students.
Yaniya Gilford '27 is a staff writer for both Mirror and news. She is from Chicago, Ill., and is double-majoring in English and Government. On campus, Yaniya is involved in the First-Generation community and Greek life. Yaniya has a passion for creative writing and plans to pursue a career in the field.
At the end of her sophomore summer, one writer offers advice to matriculating students.
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