Around the World in (1)80 Days!

In the early summer of 2011, I watched my Little Brother proudly toss his graduation cap into the sunny San Diego sky. As he walked across that stage, each step he took brought him closer to what would be a brand new life. I’ve never been more proud as a Big Brother....

Closer To Your Dreams- Paris

I love movies- I’ve been a film connoisseur since my earliest memories. I remember watching the Lion King and commenting on the director’s techniques in between spoonfuls of my corn flakes, let’s put it like that. And even though I never strayed too far from that...

My First Time in Rome, Italy

Rome, Italy… One of the places I’ve dreamed of going since the first time we learned about its epic history in elementary school. I remember looking at the pictures of the Colosseum and the Pantheon and wondering if I’d ever get a chance to walk the same terrain as...

Advice To College Counselors

The role of the college counselor during a student’s college process is one of extreme importance. I can honestly say that I probably would not be where I am if it wasn’t for the guidance, support, encouragement and patience of my college counselor. It was...

Three things CSO has given to me

In the following video blog, Joseph Dingman acknowledges how CSO has helped him financially, provided him with recognition, and allowed him to think introspectively about his college experience.