The first acceptance letter I received was from the Georgia Institute of Technology. The other schools I was admitted to were the University of Miami, Boston University, University of South Florida and Carnegie Mellon University, my current school. I was a QuestBridge...
My struggles in engineering made me question my career path. My advisors were instrumental in informing me that college was where you studied what you want instead of what others want.
Anticipating fear and a modicum of excitement for next semester, I see my time at DC in Fall 2019 as an impetus to prioritize my time and needs. Courses and work will occupy my schedule, but despite those obligations, I will make time for myself. My call to action is for you to take care of yourself.
As a First-Generation college student, I didn’t know where to start to find a work-study job. By visiting the resource center for minority students, I learned of the Info Desk at the campus University Center, which is where I currently work.
In growing up First-Gen, I have had to grow up fast, needing to assume adult responsibilities at an earlier age than other teens. All of us First-Gens know this struggle. I have completed documents and read legalese regarding my parents’ mortgage and banking...
Whether you apply to the one college or thirteen (this was my situation, I really wanted to get in), the college application process is a journey to go to college, the next frontier in your life. Shout out to my friend Malik who told me to "Be selfish." When you...
My first semester was fun in some ways and not fun in others. Although the enjoyment and awe of Orientation had finally run out, I spent tons of my time outside of class chatting and meeting new people. In order to save my meal blocks and my DinExtra (Dinex), I...
At CMU, the semester ends on a Friday. That day Activities Board, the only student-led campus organization that holds campus wide events hosts the semesterly extravaganza called End of the Semester. The campus basketball gym, Wiegand Gym, becomes a hub for fun! And...
Content Warning: Strong feelings of sadness and inadequacy, needing to go to therapy Ever since arriving to college, I have been hearing a lot about wellness. My adviser for Emerging Leaders emphasizes that “being present” helps you be “your full authentic self.” My...
Once I completed my college applications, I celebrated. I spent the entire Winter Break my senior year of high school on drafting essays, responses and catchphrases to the quirkier questions of the Common App. I knew it was a matter of waiting until I received my...