2021, Third place
A Florida native, Cortiñas is majoring in computer science. “When working on the project, I kept in mind my own experience as a freshman starting off in college,” Cortiñas said. “My first semester was in the summer, while most students usually begin in the fall. I had to figure out a lot of things on my own. The limits of high school writing were suddenly broken and I found myself in uncharted college writing territory.” She hopes her project will provide helpful tips and resources for freshmen to ensure a smooth transition.
