Knight Life Blog

Hello Knights! My name is Kaitlyn Corrigan, I am a rising Junior at Mount Saint Mary College, majoring in Information Technology with a concentration in Elementary Education. I recently completed a Disney College Program (DCP) internship in Orlando, Fla…

When was the last time you took the time to do something for yourself? If it took you a minute to think about it, then it is safe to say that it has been a while since you have.  I know how much you can get lost in work, school, assignments, and a million…

Another Fall semester has to come to an end. For the seniors, this means that our last Fall semester is over…and before we know it our time here at the Mount and in college will be ending too. For the past three years we have been living our best college…

Thou shall not go more than one day without seeing someone from Long or Staten Island. Thou shall own at least 10 Mount shirts prior to graduation (at least 7 of which thou received for free at an event). Thou shall not step on the seal in Aquinas…

It’s the year we have all been waiting for since we were old enough to count that high… the big 21! Now that you’re here, I bet it’s not as exciting as you thought it was going to be. Although, that is definitely not taking away from the joy of the nice…

Being a student athlete seems like such a big commitment, and everyone always hears the athletes complaining about their tough practices. So why do people end up staying on the team all four years? Well, coming from someone who’s been a student athlete…

I know in everyone’s mind we think of “self-care” as facemasks, bubble baths, a cup of tea, and a movie night. Sure, these things can be a great way to relax, but it doesn’t fix the anxiety that comes along with college life. Helping to get rid of the…

When you come to college, there are so many things that you have to remember to bring with you, especially if you are planning to live on campus. From bedding, to all of your clothes, to textbooks, there are many essentials needed to survive everyday…

There are plenty of things that can make the start of your college life hard, such as being away from home and not seeing your family every day (if you choose to live on campus), or having to start doing college level class work. However, I think that…

Being a senior in college, I have learned a few tips and tricks for dorm décor on a budget (I like to think of myself as an amateur interior designer). I have carried my own sense of style into my dorm so it feels more like a bedroom rather than a…