Cindy Cuadra

Higher education is a lucky choice to have

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 69.2 percent of high school graduates were enrolled in a college or university in 2015. However, not all high school students want to attend college or are even able to afford it.

Academic advising should not be inconsistent

Cindy Cuadra/ Assistant Opinion Director   FIU takes care of its students. They provide many resources including the Disability Resource Center, the Career Center and the Student Health Services but the University’s care may be inconsistent. Throughout my entire four-year college experience, I realized early on the importance of staying in communication with your academic […]

Women have fought hard for the right to vote

While presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have made it clear during the debates that they stand on two polar opposites sides on all issues, supporters have taken their dismay to another level.

Career Services can help students find internships

Recently, experience has become harder to attain because experience now requires experience. In other words, to get experience, such as an internship, you need experience, such as experience from a previous internship.

Homecoming is a special campus tradition

As homecoming week approaches, excitement around FIU grows. With the Panthermonium concert and the traditional homecoming parade and football game, students are hyped to show even more of their school spirit during this week-long tradition.

Take the time to learn about the different disabilities

At FIU, students are made to feel as comfortable as possible and are supposed to feel like campus is their second home. Students with disabilities are no exception.

Negative media can lead to distorted opinions

However, more often than not, whenever I watch the news, I find myself only thinking negatively about the world and now associate the news with negativity.

Intersectionality is the root cause of social issues

All of us have experienced intersectionality in our lives and may not have even known it. Many don’t even know what it means to be intersectional - and I was one of them.

Your vote, your voice: use it accordingly

This November, the most anticipated event of the year will take place.

A message to freshmen on procrastination

As part of their orientation, freshmen learn everything they need to start this new and exciting chapter in their life. An important piece of advice I learned from peer advisors, professors and administration was to avoid procrastination.

Humanity is calling for a change

Humanity, a term recently clouded by tragedies, racism and violence. A few weeks ago, the world mourned over the 50 innocent lives lost in the Orlando shooting. Just as society was beginning to move forward from one tragedy, three others transpired.
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