Blog
Find advice and follow the college experiences of our current first-gen student bloggers.
Going Outside the Lines
I remember when I was in elementary school I had this tendency to not follow instructions. My teachers viewed it as a act of rebellion and early signs of delinquency; I thought it was harmless, as I was merely synthesizing the main objective of my endeavor and...
Explore your talents and make $$$
The title may not be the best, but let me get straight to the point: internships. Okay yes they look great on your resume, but you know what else it can lead to? Well other than earning money, I would say it's another way for you to discover your talents and passion...
A Trip Down Memory Lane
Something I realized about my upbringing before I left for college was the silence—the silence specifically about college. Discussion regarding my preparation for life post-high-school was nonexistent, but I noticed that the topic of “change” was never brought up in...
Fun and Productive Summer
Summer has officially started for me. After completing my first year of college, I feel at ease that I am just a little more closer than before to graduating college. Now that completing my first year of college has become a reality, I am confident that I am on the...
Let Us Talk About Transitioning from High School to College
Well, it has all come to a very pleasing end. KIDS out there, expecting to move into college the following spring: many people will say that the transition is very hard, from high school to college, perhaps it is, I do not know. Maybe, for me, it was because I took a...
When and How to Appeal a Financial Aid Award
You've received your financial awards letters...Yay! However, you think you that you should be receiving more aid. Read this article by Nerd Wallet to learn about when and how to appeal your financial aid award letters! This article was originally published on Nerd...
Center for Student Opportunity (CSO) Announces Merger with Strive for College
For immediate release Contact: Matt Rubinoff, matt@striveforcollege.org, (949) 329-8291 LEADING COLLEGE ACCESS NONPROFITS ANNOUNCE MERGER Strive for College and the Center for Student Opportunity (CSO) join forces to scale online mentoring program and college...
A Journey to Remember with People Never to Forget
I knew that I missed being at Emory but I don’t think I fully understood how much. Just being on campus again took my mind back to many different warm experiences that only people at Emory can relate to. I also realized what or, rather, whom I am so attached to at...
Being an Active Participant in Your College Campus and Building your Résumé
So April has come and I still cannot believe that this school year is about to end. This is way too cliché, but it feels like yesterday, that I was packing my suitcases and boxes, and I was getting ready to leave home and face the world more on my own. Something I did...
Taking Bite Size Pieces
The end of my second semester in college is in sight for me. This only means that finals are around the corner for many college students. Many students will soon be making more constant visits to the library and spending longer times than usual glued to their...