by Adriana Gonzalez, Pomona College | September 9, 2014
As I struggled to carry my suitcases down the crowded halls of O’Hare on August 24th, I thought I knew what was coming. I envisioned this day beforehand. In my mind, I had mapped out the very minutes my life would change. I’ll just walk out of my house,...
by Samuel Hayes, Northern Arizona University , '17 | September 9, 2014
My sophomore year of college has started off great. There is a much different feel than freshman year. Freshman year I was lost, little nervous and scared and I wasn’t sure where I’d fit in. Now, I feel way more comfortable and things are starting off smoother....
by Luis Espino, Pitzer College, '17 | September 9, 2014
I recently did a thirty-minute presentation for a service class at my high school on the topic of immigration. I’ve always appreciated the help and support I’ve received from my parents, my family, and the mentors I’ve had in my life, but never to...
by Gabriel Reyes, Brown University , '17 | September 9, 2014
Choosing which college to attend is one of life’s greatest challenges. There are many tangible components to consider when compiling one’s list—academic programs, location, prestige and extracurricular activities are only some of the few aspects that play a...
by Lauren A. Mayo, University of Georgia, '15 | September 9, 2014
It has been said that social media and excessive Internet use is Generation X’s drug of choice. Ever feel so overwhelmed you find it hard to think? I can relate. That is exactly how I feel now and that is likely because I am blogging as I work on my research paper,...
