My junior year at the University of Houston is off to a memorable begging already. This summer I was finally able to find two organizations that could help me gain some experience doing nutrition related work. In thinking about what I want to do after I graduate, I...
Helpful resources available to Undocumented Students
There is nothing that compares to having the opportunity to do what you love. I love attending the University of Houston because I am being challenged as a student. I knew from the beginning that college would not come easy. That very aspect of being challenged has...
Goal setting for a new year
Happy New Year Friends! Feels great to have a break to be able to re energize for a new semester and a new year. I am excited to start this upcoming semester because I hope to do more work that is relevant to my career path. I will also be taking on a little more of a...
My Experience with Final Exams
Howdy, If you are someone who is worried about the about the academic rigor in college, I can tell you first hand this feeling is one that is shared among every other college student. This is now the start of my second year in college as a first generation student,...
Things to think about after Thanksgiving Break
At this point in time you have gone through a good portion of the school semester. As you head into this thanksgiving break, I would like to remind you of a few things that you might want to consider during this break and after the break. Use this break to re energize...
Strong Support Network
If you’ve ever had a mentor or have been a mentor yourself, odds are that you were able to get some sort of benefit from the experience. In some of my past blog post, I mentioned a program that I became a part of during my first year in college. As a member of the...
Letters of Recommendation; finding the best recommenders
Letters of recommendation, as you may know, have many implications. Among those are scholarships, job references, and in the college application process. A good place to start when considering a person who can write a letter of recommendation for you is by thinking...
Non traditional move-in
Ever since I could remember, my family and I have lived near the schools we attended. Growing up me and my siblings used to just have to walk across the street to get to school. Now the same is true. I will not be living on campus, or near campus. I will living at...
Fun and Productive Summer
Summer has officially started for me. After completing my first year of college, I feel at ease that I am just a little more closer than before to graduating college. Now that completing my first year of college has become a reality, I am confident that I am on the...
Taking Bite Size Pieces
The end of my second semester in college is in sight for me. This only means that finals are around the corner for many college students. Many students will soon be making more constant visits to the library and spending longer times than usual glued to their...