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The Four Types of Fun
I had the distinct privilege of embarking on a life-changing—and I truly mean it when I say “life-changing”—experience with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) on a Future Global Leader Expedition. I spent 20 days backpacking in the Rocky Mountains with some...
The Skin That We Speak
For my education Planning for Multicultural Learning class I was assigned to read chapter twelve of The Skin That We Speak by educator Joan Wynne. The reading moved me in ways that I did not think possible. In the beginning of the chapter Wynne describes that she took...
#FirstGenHaiku social media contest!
Are you currently in high school or in college and have an inspiring, uplifting or even funny story related to being a first-generation student? Tell us in haiku form! We're launching a social media contest and want to hear from you! Below are the quick and easy...
#FirstGenOfficeHour Recap: Visiting A College Campus!
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To Become A Product for Tomorrow
"How do you really feel?" When I glance at this question online or hear it asked by my friends at school, I shyly submit to answering, "I am doing well" or "I am okay." Although this is not exactly untrue, sometimes I feel as though I cannot fully explain what I am...
Twitter Chat: Visiting A College Campus!
Join us for our monthly Twitter Office Hour! On Thursday, Nov. 5th at 7pm EST, we’re inviting first-generation college students, those who aspire to be, and everyone who cares about first-gens to meet us on Twitter to ask questions and share answers on important...
Think Before You Apply
It was at this exact moment during my senior year when I began to hate the college application process. Once you’ve narrowed down the list of schools you want to apply to and start going through their writing supplements, financial aid forms if you’re doing early...
Season of Transition
Living in Boston I am lucky enough to get the full Fall season experience with the changing of colors in the leaves and the crisp air that accompanies it. This time of the year is prime for exploring more of my campus as well as the city before the snow keeps me...
Don't worry – college sucks for everyone 🙂
HI FRIENDS!!! It's LJ, again!!! Despite my depressing title - I promise this post will be worth the read, so pull through with me! Here we go! A couple of weeks ago I was helping my cousin out in his college search and I started digging through the piles of brochures...
My Relationship with College Essays
I hope that many of you have already attended a fly-in visit, is still applying to other visits, or will attend one soon. I had a great time helping out with a fly-in visit at Colorado College. ~~~ Senior year is overwhelming! It just started and now you may feel like...