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Building Connections
The Center for Student Opportunity Scholarship has affected my life from so many directions. Each semester, the money allows me to buy books and a plane ticket home, guaranteeing that I have the books for classes and get to see my family at least twice a year without...
You are not alone
In the words of Opportunity Scholar blogger Lysa Vola, a sophomore at Williams College, the Opportunity Scholarships show students that “you are not alone.” Watch Lysa’s video blog as she reflects on how her Opportunity Scholarship made her college education a...
Snowflakes, Christmas joy, and…Exams
This term has whizzed by in such a blur that I can hardly believe that it’s already almost over! College life has become routine, but definitely a routine that I enjoy. I have met so many great people, been exposed to interesting classes and professors, balanced my...
Late But It's Ok
Ok, so it’s December! And, I bet most of you are freaking out. It’s finals season. Papers, exams, projects are all due. Snow is falling and you’re wrapped in layers of clothes hoping to pass by a Dunkin’ Donuts for some wonderful hot chocolate. But more importantly,...
Be Unique…Be Daring…Go for that class you never thought you'd take..
Hi guys! I know its been a while since I last posted. Sophomore year is bit more hectic than I thought it would be...or maybe that's just because I am in Organic Chemistry and slowly drowning in all of my work for that class. But, on another note, I hope your year is...
Dumb Questions?
I’d like to say that over a year ago I was in the same position many of you are in now: searching for the right college. To be honest, I was worried more about the financial aspect of higher education than actually looking for an institution. I had no idea where to...
Giving Thanks: Past and Present
As Thanksgiving is upon us, it is once again time to give thanks, and I want to give thanks to those in my past and in my future who have helped me get to where I am today. I am very thankful for those teachers who were always there to help me, two specifically. A...
College Essays: Happy Days!
Not really. Not for me anyway. I applied to so many schools that I felt quite overwhelmed by the whole process. Although the Common Application helps out the main essay, many schools require supplemental essays, which may be short or long depending on the...
Transitioning: B-school to E-school
Well, I suppose it's quite appropriate that this post would be about a fairly large event in my life given that my last post was months ago. It's been 3 months since I traded in case studies for problem sets. I transferred from Babson College to the University of...
TAKE A CHANCE
How many students my age have blogs that are read in mass? I'm suspecting that not many do, but that's how wonderful and unique this position is. I have the honor of sharing my first year college experience with people all across the country. I have the pleasure of...