Author Archives: mayagluz

Life is full of surprises. We think ourselves to be smart and adaptable, but we can’t predict everything. One thing I definitely didn’t anticipate about my independent life is how much of a chore it is to simply feed yourself. I’m not one to meal prep, and I definitely don’t have the energy or theContinue reading “Surprise Surprise!!!”

Moving away from home is all I’ve ever dreamed of and more, but it doesn’t come without its challenges. Developing a routine has definitely helped, though. My day begins at 7:45am to the tune of my shrill alarm, to which I promptly snooze untiI 8:20. I begrudgingly remove myself from the sacred encapsulation of myContinue reading “My Day to Day, Chicago Style”

The past month has been vital in identifying and solidifying my initial ideas into more concrete, tangible goals. Going into this month, I was admittedly a bit unsure with my plans going forward. I had reached out to the organizations I was hoping to work with, but I was still working on figuring out theContinue reading “Looking Ahead: Goals for my Gap Year”

Hey I am Maya, and I’m part of FSU’s Gap Year Program! Currently, I’m in transition from newly-graduated student and beginning my gap year experience, and the first month of summer after high school has been very exciting. Life after graduating is strangely liberating, granting me the free time I’ve always been missing to pursueContinue reading “Hello, All!”