Juggling different roles in a day
Last year has really shown me how much pressure I have wherever I go. I have this pressure of always being perfect and having everything…
What it actually means to be the first in your family to accomplish big things?
“I’m First generation.” This sounds great, so don’t get me wrong, but have you ever thought about what comes with that phrase? Being the first…
Looking For Land
How's the job search going? Do you know where you want to work? What do you want to do? Well, my LinkedIn network is small.…
Major Declaration Day
My whole life I have been waiting for a sign--something that would impact the course of my entire existence, just saying “my major is …”…
New Year, New Me
You’re supposed to grow in college and figure out who you are and life and all that jazz. But I never expected the growth I…
My College Search and Selection Process
While I had some idea of what I wanted to do after college, I didn’t have a concrete plan on how to make it to…
Nice to meet you!
Hi everybody! Before I started posting more, I wanted to make sure to introduce myself properly to not only be able to connect with everyone…
Nightmare Before Freshman Year
Preparing for my freshman year of college was pretty terrifying, as there was a whole lot to do and I didn’t have much experience or…
Get to Know Me: Rosemary Tovar
Hi my name is Rosemary Tovar, but most people call me Rose or Rosee! I’m from Houston, TX and I go to a small liberal…
Spooky (application) Season
High school could not have prepared me for college admissions. I did not consider going to college until my junior year of high school. After…
Fall Leaves, Autumn Air
Being back in school means getting back to work, moving from class to class, stopping at home to change or grab a quick snack then…
POV: College Student in her Junior Year
College has always been something that has been a huge part of my goals and aspirations growing up. As the child of two parents who…
What I Wrote About in My College Essay
With Barnard really emphasizing its holistic approach, the personal statement portion of your application is probably one of the most important aspects. I remember in…
A New Chapter
As I am writing this blog post, I have just closed out my first month of school after being fully remote. I am officially a…
Who Can Vouch For You?
Letters of recommendation for any application provide insight into how others perceive you and how you present yourself to the people around you. It is…
A Sense of Belonging
Hello to everyone reading. My name is Eyzel Torres and I am a senior at the University of Illinois at Chicago. A little about myself;…
Being Back on Campus
College is not easy. This is more a statement of fact than opinion. And spending the past year and a half--if you count that awkward…
What I am Excited/Anxious About This Semester
Hello everyone, I am glad to be blogging again for my last academic school year here at Virginia Commonwealth University. In less than a year…
Finding the Best Fit
Selecting the colleges to apply to is never an easy task and always instills feelings of anxiety and doubt. The decision involves a careful evaluation…