Between the Lines

College planning and preparation requires a new form of reading comprehension.  Schools will rave incessantly about the AMAZING programs and resources their university offers, but sometimes (accidentally of course) they fail to mention the possible difficulties and...

Expectations Pt.1

This is the first part of a three part blog. It would be a really long blog if put all together and so, in order to not bore anyone, I have divided it into three parts. Last night, tired of double integrals and finding volumes under surfaces, I decided that the best...

Your Story is More Amazing Than Mine, Share it.

I flew out to St. Louis to speak at a National Conference – I can’t believe how much my life continues to change for the better because of college. Sights I’ve yet to see, people I’ve yet to meet, and experiences I’ve yet to experience....

Oxy Year II

Well, the semester is in full swing.  Here at Oxy, midterm season is within a week of reaching its peak.  A Thursday night in the library is evidence of so much.  My friends were riotously dancing at a school-sponsored concert (RA-RA-RIOT) several weeks back, and...

The Chico Experience

So, what I’ve learned so far. College. Is. Hard. People always would tell me how difficult college is and the difference between college and high school, but I did not believe them until now. There are no progress reports, the professors are not worried about...