The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Come undeclared to college

Come undeclared to college

Grace Visco, Assistant Opinion Editor April 11, 2022

Dear incoming students, As a current sophomore I came to college having already declared my major, but I frequently wish I came to college undeclared. Use college as an opportunity to find what you love. At...

New leadership sparks change

New leadership sparks change

Staff Editorial August 28, 2019

Dressed in a black and yellow robe, standing at a podium in Patrick Gym, UVM President Suresh Garimella gave his first address as president in front of a crowd of first-year students. “I still remember...

A note to first years

Lily Spechler May 9, 2017

Welcome, Freshman, and hurry up, your time is nearly up. Literally. Blink twice and it’s gone so let’s get this straight. You only get one shot at being a college student. So you better make every...

On the amazing first-year experience

On the amazing first-year experience

September 2, 2015

Perhaps the most hectic and unpredictable time in life is the first week of college.Being tossed into a new academic environment and expected to succeed, have a social life and get enough sleep is the...

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