SeniUR Year
It's that time of the year again! School has just begun but this year is different than any other. It's my last year! It's a…
Summer Reflection and Experiences
My junior year at the University of Houston is off to a memorable begging already. This summer I was finally able to find two organizations…
Bittersweet Goodbye.
A couple of months have gone by and I am here I am, writing one last blog! As of May 20th, 2017, I, Brenda Angulo,…
After a Reflective Summer, New Academic Challenges are Accepted
This summer ended up being one of the most productive summers I have had in years (actually they have all been productive in some way…
Back at it!
hello again readers! my narrative this time is about my new start to a life off-campus. I moved into a 5 person house, and rent…
The Nostalgia of Summer
For the first time since I started college I spent the majority of the summer at home in New York City working at an internship.…
Reflections of a college senior
When I first came to Brown, I remember telling myself how my destiny would not be determined based on where I got educated; that my…
Junior Year is Here!
It feels like it has been forever since I've written a post! My summer wasn't eventful but felt very hectic. I took a summer class,…
West Coast, Best Coast? – A Tech Perspective
This past summer, I had the opportunity to work as a software engineering intern in San Francisco. I have been trying to get out and…
The One Time when Comparing Yourself to Others isn't Toxic
On an unexceptional summer day, one of those days that feels like it could have been yesterday, or the day before that, who knows- I…
Being Active in Your College Experience: The Applications and Sign-Ups don't Stop once you've been Admitted
Say one is holding a college brochure- what sections of the brochure are most likely to grab and maintain one’s attention? It could be the…
Indulgence Before Getting Back at it Again
I have managed to pack everything into four boxes, type the last pages of my essay, correct and alphabetize the bibliography, send it to the…
Getting Organized for College
You’re finally a high school graduate and soon-to-be college freshman! While you may not be heading to campus until August, there are still a few…
You Got Accepted — Now What?
This article was originally published on Big Future. If you’ve received acceptance offers from more than one college, congratulations! Your hard work has paid off, and…
Learn About the AP Program
This article was originally published on Big Future. Taking the College Challenge The College Board’s AP courses are college-level classes in a wide variety of subjects…
Early Decision and Early Action Calendar
This article was originally published on Big Future. If you’re planning to apply early decision or early action, follow these steps to stay on track. Junior…
The Facts About Applying Early: Is It Right for You?
This article was originally published on Big Future. About 450 colleges offer early admission plans. Under these plans, students can apply to colleges early — well…
College Applications: How to Begin
This article was originally published on Big Future. Applying to college is a big job, but you can make it easier by breaking it down into…
College Fair Checklist
This article was originally published on Big Future. Get the Information You Want A college fair is a gathering of college representatives who are looking for…