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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
Spread the word
Oh God it feels nice to write something that is not an Organic Chemistry paper. I have been staring and working on that thing for…
Freshman Year Finale
Freshman year is (almost) officially over!!! I am fortunate enough to not have a crazy finals week, just a few tests and a paper. This…
#FirstGenOfficeHour Recap: Getting To Know Fly-In Programs!
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Twitter Chat: Getting To Know Fly-In Programs!
Join us for our monthly Twitter Office Hour! On Thursday, April 7th at 7pm-8pm EST, we’re inviting first-generation college students, those who aspire to be, and…
Outside of the Classroom
One of the greatest aspects of college is the diversity present on campus. I know it probably sounds cliché, but in reality, it is so…
Bittersweet Taste of Rejection
When I was first applying to colleges during my senior year of high school I was admittedly not putting enough of an effort into my…
Looking at your options
With spring break winding down, it is time to get back into school mode. It also means there is only half of the semester left.…
Spring Break: Utah
Bucket List: √ Arches National Park √ Canyonlands National Park √ Colorado National Monument GO BACK TO ARCHES and CANYONLANDS... (Hopefully someday soon). The Outdoor Education at Colorado…
Non Traditional Spring Break
Hello Everyone, I had an nontraditional Spring Break as a college senior. In this video I give a short synopsis of my experience and provides…
Madness of March
As March comes to a close, there numerous things going on. My break was not a very pleasant one as I was not fully able…
Dial "M" for March and Midterms
I wish March would mean rejuvenation, that used to be in high school, but March, in college, is the pinnacle of workload. Levels of stress…
Midterms/Exams
Hello Students, My name is Dave and I have just survived my second term here at Dartmouth! Dartmouth is broken up into three terms or…