Believe it or not, you’ll want a few of those in your life. Regardless of how much friend repellent you think you possess, —you’ll want friends; and you definitely deserve to have them. Just as everyone yearns for a great relationship, everyone, sooner or later,...
High school vs. College: Classes One day my sister asks me what the difference between high school and college is. At that point in time I didn’t really know. But now that the year is winding to an end, I’ve decided to jot down some of the differences between college...
When choosing a university every aspect of that school has to fit like a glove, - if it doesn't feel right, turn around, jump on the express way, and visit the next school on your list (Seriously). If you're investing you're attention, time, and money into an...
As the New Year approaches the world, many are celebrating with family, friends, religious organizations or their cat, Leonard Yams. One thing is for sure, right after that party or sentimental moment ends, one must get down to business making goals for the New Year!...
First of all, I am so thankful to have had an opportunity to apply for this scholarship. This is an amazing program and I continue to benefit from it. The CSO scholarship has helped my dreams come true because it allowed me to actually consider college. There was no...
The fall semester of 2011 was a busy semester; while everyone was debating between scary or sweet costumes, I was debating on whether or not I wanted to attend college. As September was winding down, the pressure to apply to college was hovering over my shoulders like...
*BEEP* *BEEP* *BEEEEEP* went my cell phone’s crappy alarm. It was 6:32am on August 13, 2011. I could see it was still early because I did not hear the familiar Chicago traffic outside my window. As I wiped the boogers from my bloodshot eyes, I knew today was the day!...