by Danica Drezner, Boston University , '17 | September 21, 2015
As a junior in college I am in disbelief that I am halfway to graduation. However, at the same time, I feel as though I have gradually detached myself from the roots of my hometown and no longer reflect much on high school memories like I did my first two years. In...
by Santiago Montoya, Brandeis University , '19 | September 21, 2015
EVERY corner is different and you must inquire it. College is all about what you make of it, and I plan to make a lot of it. I’ve been told that I am taking it too serious, but I think coming from such an ambitious place, as it is New York City, I don’t think I am. As...
by Xavier Husser, Boston College, '18 | September 21, 2015
Though it’s only been three weeks since classes began, this year is drastically different than when I was a freshman trying to make a name for myself. I dropped nearly every single extracurricular activity I joined to focus on the one I enjoyed and became a resident...
by Khalil Johnson, Pitzer College, '17 | September 21, 2015
I used to think written up in the stars somewhere was my guide to the galaxy–the galaxy being college that is. Somewhere between the twinkling constellations was an ancient treasure map that held all of the answers to my questions about being a first generation...
by Dallas Simms, The University of Virginia , '17 | September 21, 2015
Immersed in the depths of third year, I am quite frankly biting off more than I can chew- taking on 15 credits, 2 internships, and serving as a course assistant. Finding time to do homework, write essays, and study for tests when I’m working 20 hours a week has become...
