How a Simple Conversation Changed Everything
Entering my first year of college, I was dead set on being a political science and music double major. I figured putting my two favorite…
Do Differently
As a sophomore, I'm placed in a precarious position. I am not the "new" or the "fresh". I am not the exciting because there are…
Intro: Beyond Face Value
I would have to say, getting asked to write a blog post about my own experiences to share with people around the world was a…
Why is it important that you have a solid group of friends in college?
As expected, the first few weeks have been a challenge of adaptability, but I write this from the comfort of a new place where I…
What’s it like being a senior?
Years: How has your perception of college changed over the last couple of years, compared to when you were a high school student? Perception v.…
Perception v.s. Reality on Attending College
Before I even got to college, I felt so limited in my options for higher education. As a DACA student I do not qualify for…
The Importance of Being a Mentor
One of the hardest things about being a first generation student is often times feeling alone. Coming from a family that did not have any…
Summers: Then and Now
This past summer, I spent it at PayPal working as a Full Stack Software Engineering Intern. It was a tough learning experience as I was…
How Internships Are Classist
There’s a terrible underbelly to the practice of internships that transcends the anxiety of finding an opportunity that leads to a ‘productive’ summer; and it…
New Year, Last Year!
Wow! I woke up this morning with the buzz of senior year in my ears. The last 3 years swished and tumbled by. This past…
Fly-in Opportunities
Fly-in programs are great for students to learn about and visit colleges that they are interested in. When I was a senior in high school,…
Getting Back into the Swing of Things
It is that time again - the academic year is upon us! I am fortunately beginning my second year of college and cannot wait to…
First College Summer
This summer was my first coming out of college. I had so many new experiences and friends under my belt... how could I go home??…
Our Last Stop Before Diverging on Different Trains
It is fair to say that time does fly, that eight months ago I left the Brandeis campus for my semester abroad and now, after…
Starting Classes
YOU MADE IT! You've begun your college career by moving in and getting acclimated to the college experience. Congratulations! However, now is the hard part:…
Summer Update and Future Plans for Senior Year
Hello I'm First Family, My summer is finally over and senior year of college is finally here. This summer I spent most of my time…
Back to School
Today is the first day of the new semester. I am finally a senior! I'm extremely excited to be that much closer to finishing school.…
A Ways From Home
A lot of students in high school dream of going away for college. I was definitely one of those students who couldn't wait to leave…
Summer Overview
School starts in 2 weeks- this should be my last year (if all goes as planned!) and then I will graduate in the summer. This…
Capture the Moment: CMU Orientation 2016
Orientation was a blast! Orientation at CMU is one of national acclaim; a nine-day convention of events, community discussions, lessons from older students as well…