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What's scarier than that many dollar signs?
Just in time for the scariest holiday, I thought I would share a few of the fears that I had while trudging through the seemingly endless college process and provide a few choice words of encouragement and wisdom for you high school seniors! When I began applying to...
The Scary, The Sweet, & The Spicy… Of College!
Happy Halloween! You know, this is definitely one of my favorite times of the year. I have so many fond memories of Power Ranger costumes, $1 ninja swords from the swap meet, and making trades with my brother, "I'll give you two butterfingers for those M&M's,...
Ahh…Trick or Treat
Ahh…Trick or Treat? Halloween is approaching and for many this is the time to party it up, if so just be safe. Hickerson Hall, my dorm, threw a nice little get together Tuesday night. There were a lot of give-a-ways including all sorts of candy, chips, and Halloween...
My Sparty Roomie
I'm here and I'm free! At Mizzou, determined to be the best me I can be!! Hey CSO family. I'm checking in on the blog to let you know how it's going with your boy: Jeremy, a rising Sophomore, at University of Missouri. See? I'm already thinking future forward. ...
Beware of All-Nighters!!
Wow, it's hard to believe that two months have gone by so quickly! Before I got here, all I could think about was how hard college was going to be. I had it made up in my mind that I was going to be pulling all nighters and that all my classes would be super hard......
A distorted view
The Miami Police Beat is the most popular part of the school newspaper. It is essentially a column dedicated to recounting the humiliating stories of students who were caught in the act of intoxication. We all read and laugh along with the column, then we pay no...
Between the Lines
College planning and preparation requires a new form of reading comprehension. Schools will rave incessantly about the AMAZING programs and resources their university offers, but sometimes (accidentally of course) they fail to mention the possible difficulties and...
Expectations Pt.1
This is the first part of a three part blog. It would be a really long blog if put all together and so, in order to not bore anyone, I have divided it into three parts. Last night, tired of double integrals and finding volumes under surfaces, I decided that the best...
Your Story is More Amazing Than Mine, Share it.
I flew out to St. Louis to speak at a National Conference - I can't believe how much my life continues to change for the better because of college. Sights I've yet to see, people I've yet to meet, and experiences I've yet to experience. Watch the video below to see...
Oxy Year II
Well, the semester is in full swing. Here at Oxy, midterm season is within a week of reaching its peak. A Thursday night in the library is evidence of so much. My friends were riotously dancing at a school-sponsored concert (RA-RA-RIOT) several weeks back, and...