Academics and Life
As a junior in college, I guess the workload does not feel as heavy as it did once before. This does not mean the workload…
Diversity Vignette
For my Planning for Multicultural Learning education course I had to write a vignette about anything related to diversity. I decided to write about a…
No Need To Be Scared!
Applying for college is a really exciting and cool time. You are one step away from starting a new chapter in your life and being…
The Four Types of Fun
I had the distinct privilege of embarking on a life-changing—and I truly mean it when I say “life-changing”—experience with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)…
The Skin That We Speak
For my education Planning for Multicultural Learning class I was assigned to read chapter twelve of The Skin That We Speak by educator Joan Wynne.…
#FirstGenHaiku social media contest!
Are you currently in high school or in college and have an inspiring, uplifting or even funny story related to being a first-generation student? Tell…
#FirstGenOfficeHour Recap: Visiting A College Campus!
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To Become A Product for Tomorrow
"How do you really feel?" When I glance at this question online or hear it asked by my friends at school, I shyly submit to…
Twitter Chat: Visiting A College Campus!
Join us for our monthly Twitter Office Hour! On Thursday, Nov. 5th at 7pm EST, we’re inviting first-generation college students, those who aspire to be, and…
Think Before You Apply
It was at this exact moment during my senior year when I began to hate the college application process. Once you’ve narrowed down the list…
Season of Transition
Living in Boston I am lucky enough to get the full Fall season experience with the changing of colors in the leaves and the crisp…
Don't worry – college sucks for everyone :)
HI FRIENDS!!! It's LJ, again!!! Despite my depressing title - I promise this post will be worth the read, so pull through with me! Here…
My Relationship with College Essays
I hope that many of you have already attended a fly-in visit, is still applying to other visits, or will attend one soon. I had…
The Responsibility of the Learner
Over the past several months, I have had the privilege of studying abroad here in South Africa at the University of Cape Town learning about…
Let's get personal…
Wow. Time has passed so quickly. I remember clear as day my anxiety in beginning to write the personal statement needed for the Common App.…
You're Legend
What makes super heroes so interesting to us? Is it their laser beams, flying ability, or super strength? Maybe we are fascinated by their gadgets…
An Insight into the “Real World": Interning with the Virginia Film Festival
“Hel...” My attempt at a “hello” was immediately intersected, and I bit my tongue when I realized what was happening. “Well the Virginia Film Festival…
The Dimly Lit Room of the Admissions Committee (or not)
One of the greatest parts of the college process is the personal statement. Rather than measure you as a simple statistic, UC’s and most private…
Fly- ins: The Best Way to Experience if a College is Right for You
Howdy, For some juniors and seniors this might the time you are starting to, if not have already started, to generate a list of the…
Finding a Bragging Buddy: Letters of Recommendation
Anyone, no matter how selfless, can and will sing praises of themselves if it means having a shot at admittance to their dream school. The…