Ashantia CollinsAug 17, 20173 minThings I’ve learned from my first “big girl” jobUsually, over the summer I work retail part-time or have an internship because I know I am going to be a temporary employee and I don’t...
Ashantia CollinsJul 26, 20173 minThe Triangular Theory of LoveIn college, I took a course called the psychology of relationships. It was one of my favorite classes and one of the theories I learned...
Ashantia CollinsJul 6, 20172 minConfessions of an empathFor a great majority of my life, I took pride in not having feelings, being nonchalant and taking whatever comes in life. Around 2 years...
Ashantia CollinsMay 31, 20171 minFrom a “Pretty Girl in College” to Ashantia BriaeWhile I will always be a “pretty girl rocking 20 pearls” I did not want that to be the entire identity of my blog. I’ve decided to leave...
Ashantia CollinsMay 31, 20171 minAn apology to myselfI’m sorry that I wasn’t there for you when you needed me. I’m sorry I didn’t stand up for you when something didn’t feel right. Those...
Ashantia CollinsMay 31, 20172 minIt’s not that big of a deal.I’ve been telling people for months now that graduation isn’t that big of a deal to me. It was something I was always supposed to do. I...
Ashantia CollinsMay 30, 20172 minBeing a giverMy mom always tells me “You have to meet people where they are” She’s said this to me a lot in my life and I’ve never understood it. I...
Ashantia CollinsMay 30, 20171 minAn open letter to every person who has ever said my name wrong.Dear Professor/Potential employer/Classmate/Stranger, A-shan-tia. Not Ashanti. Not Annastasia. Not “A… um Ms. Collins.” A-S-H-A-N-T-I-A...
Ashantia CollinsMay 30, 20173 minThings I learned while attending a PWIA PWI is a “predominately White institution” or a school where White people count for over 50% of enrollment. Here are some things I’ve...
Ashantia CollinsMay 30, 20172 minWhy faculty advisors/mentors are importantAs a self-proclaimed introvert finding a mentor or talking to my advisor was a cause of stress for me. A mentor and a faculty advisor are...
Ashantia CollinsMay 26, 20172 min“So what are you doing after Graduation?”The question every senior hates to hear. When I was in high school I would make up ridiculous things like waiting for my boyfriend at the...
Ashantia CollinsMay 24, 20172 minWhy AKA?I get asked this question probably once a week and every time someone asks I want to say my favorite quote “From the outside looking in...
Ashantia CollinsMay 23, 20171 minThe Fourth QuarterI am determined to make this a positive and successful semester. I listen to the Elevation Church podcast every morning and write down...
Ashantia CollinsMay 23, 20172 minSenior Year“Though he slay me yet will I trust him.” I heard this verse for the first time at my sorority conference. A sister was telling me about...
Ashantia CollinsMay 23, 20172 min#GirlBossMy “Bossfriend” as I call her, Shardae (Shardaisy.com ) is inspired by Fashion Icon Sophia Amoruso and listens to her podcasts for...