Hotcake House Blues
It was almost midnight, and I was starving. The weather seemed to encourage my appetite; I sat next to the window of Portland’s Hotcake House,…
My First-Gen Experience At Brown
I think one of my greatest strengths is my confidence. I never doubt my abilities to succeed in any context or standards I set for…
Why College Makes Me Happy
Well, for one, I recently got back from a two-day retreat with the IDEAS (Improving Dream Equality Access and Success) Club at the Claremont Colleges,…
My Valentine – College Knowledge
Throughout my time as a college student, I have come to realize my fascination of knowledge. This fascination seems a bit obsessive at times,…
Emotional Intelligence and Academics?
Have you ever felt like you can't concentrate in class because of the many problems that you have going on at home, at work, or…
Tips on Being Money Smart
When it comes to finances, I believe I can speak on behalf of the majority of college students when I say the term ¨broke college…
Finance for Dummies (College Students)
I was ruthless when it came to making money as a kid. My brother and I used to stroll a little red wagon full of…
Over the Hump
Being a Junior certainly has its perks. You are more than halfway done with college which is a bittersweet yet oh so welcome feeling. As…
Completing the FAFSA
Of all the parts of the college admission process, completing the financial aid portion was and still is my least favorite part of the admission…
The Anti-Perks of Being a Student
Hello readers, I think the word “college” brings many anxieties and worries to the mind of a young student. Not only do we need to…
#FirstGenOfficeHour Recap: Scholarships or Bust!
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Twitter Chat: Scholarships or Bust!
Join us for our monthly Twitter Office Hour! On Thursday, Feb.4th at 7pm EST, we’re inviting first-generation college students, those who aspire to be, and everyone…
Doing Fun Things
My past blog posts have consisted primarily of school, work, and stressful situations. In realizing that all work and no play makes Steven a dull…
A whole lot of doing nothing
This is it, the beginning of my Junior Spring semester. I showed up bright eyed and bushy tailed to my 8:30 am (God help me)…
New Year, New Goals
Happy (belated) New Year everyone!!! I am so excited for this new semester/year! Normally I don't do resolutions because they are easily broken. However, this…
Your zone!
Hi guys! I hope this blog finds all of you well. If you are going back to college great! If your on your endeavors to…
Google+ Hangout: Financial Aid What? FAFSA Who?
Financial aid is a major part of the college application process. From gathering W2 forms to understanding the difference between a subsidized and unsubsidized loan,…
Back to School
Back to School It is always hard coming back to school after a long break. I got a month off of school and it was…
Completing the CSS Profile
Did you know to receive financial aid, depending on what schools you apply to, completing the FAFSA isn't the only thing you need to do?…