Santiago Montoya

Dial "M" for March and Midterms

I wish March would mean rejuvenation, that used to be in high school, but March, in college, is the pinnacle of workload. Levels of stress increase along with the temperature. Not only are classes and other commitments stressing you out, but also the thoughts of...

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The Anti-Perks of Being a Student

Hello readers, I think the word “college” brings many anxieties and worries to the mind of a young student. Not only do we need to worry about performing well, but most of us—at least the students coming from humble backgrounds—worry about different factors, one of...

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Haiti Will Teach You Humility

Yes, the break is over and it is time for the alarm clock to ring once again. I am writing this from the comfort of my home, before departing tomorrow back to Waltham, Mass. It was a fabulous break. I had the opportunity to be around family, love, and, yes, lots of...

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First Semester, Part of History

First semester has concluded, and I am happy enough with the results that I have obtained. I took classes that changed the destiny of my college exploration, courses that challenged me (but made me realize that I am not as good as I thought I would in Germanic...

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Figuring Things Out

As the days keep accumulating, I keep having lots of first-timers. I have pulled my first all-nighter, I have been able to just manage every aspect of my life on my own. I very much think I can go through life, governing it on my own--although I wouldn't do that. Fall...

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Not a very proper introduction

WELL, I guess this is the beginning; the beginning of a new journey, a new life, a new me--hopefully. Moving to college is a big, big step out of your comfort zone, I guess people mention it to you regularly, however, your mind opts to remain skeptical about it and...

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