So this past year I had the privilege of studying in Washington, D.C. through a program run by my school (Miami University). The program allowed me to immerse myself in DC culture through meetings with prominent elected officials, lobbyists, media personalities etc....
“But if I work full-time and cut down on my living expenses I can afford it, right?” As she pleads for me to understand all I do is shake my head and mouth the words “NO!” To give you some background I have a friend, for this post I will call her Ashley, who has set...
As the acceptance letters start rolling in, the pressure to make a decision can be a bit overwhelming. The next chapter of your life will be spent at blank University. You are trusting that the school you eventually choose will provide the academic and social, which...
Currently in my sophomore year, I am looking forward towards building my resume with relevant experiences that will make me a standout in the job market. I spend my nights writing papers and constantly obsessing over how to make the grade. Even with all the work I try...
Hey CSO family, I hope the school year has gone well for you all because this semester has surely been a whirlwind of change for me. First and foremost the start of my sophomore year has been an incredible experience. I am currently residing in my fraternities’...
Hello CSO family, With my summer dwindling down to its last moments I wanted to share some of my experiences with all of you. This summer's mission was simple: Stay Active. In summers past I would typically hold one job and do nothing else, but this year I wanted to...
If you haven't heard it a million times since now I am going to say it again: Congrats on getting those acceptance letters! I can understand the gratifying feeling when the good news comes and the realization that all the years of hard work has culminated into...
Greetings CSO family, I know it has been awhile since my last post but trust me when I say that it was not due to apathy. The first half of this semester has been packed with pledging for my fraternity (Beta Theta Pi) and a rigorous course load. Nevertheless I am...
I am constantly amazed at how the Miami culture has transformed my perceptions and changed the course of my actions since arriving on campus. In my previous blogs I shared how campus life has altered my thoughts on service to the community, academics and people in...
Finally my semester exams are over and now I am sitting here at home just enjoying the company of some good friends and family. I'm sure all of you are putting in all the long hours into college applications, scholarship forms, and academic work. From my perspective,...