How It Started and How It’s Going

by Yessica Flores

We are often told that it is alright to go to college and not know what you want to study or what you want to be. While that is true in many cases, it was not exactly my situation. I had known since the second grade that I wanted to be a nurse because I have always...

Looking Back; Staying on Track

by LJ Pasion, University of San Diego, 2024

When I think back to November of last year, I can’t help but laugh. During this tumultuous time of college applications, I remember feeling a variety of emotions. Overwhelmed with the whole college application process; frustrated with my essays; and worried that I...

Couldn’t Have Done It Without You

by Vanessa Bazile, UMass Lowell, '23

College can be a lonely journey sometimes. As a freshman, it is very easy to become overwhelmed by everything around you. The new people, the organizations, and the pressure to keep acceptable grades while also maintaining some sort of social presence. However, you...

Staying On Track

by Adiba Hussain, Barnard College, '23

The college application process can be one of the most daunting experiences a high schooler can go through. To me, it felt like everything I had done in high school had built up to the moment where I would actually start my application and submit it. Coming from an...

Giving Thanks

by Adiba Hussain, Barnard College, '23

During this time of year, I am constantly reminded of the endless support I have received throughout the years, especially in high school and college, to help me get to where I am now. Firstly, I am of course thankful for my parents and my family. Their hard work and...