Big Fish in a Big Pond
If there is one word that perfectly captures my state of mind right now, it is this: Overwhelmed. Overwhelmed by the newness of things--new ideas,…
The Mysteries of College
My first impression of college life was nothing like what I expected! For starters I did not expect there to be as many activities as there…
I'm a Junior Again?!
So although I am in college I am in the same place that many of the readers are. Just like I did junior year of…
TIME FLIES…WHEN YOU'RE A COLLEGE STUDENT
Hi Everyone! Hope you're year is off to a great start! Check out my new video post (below)!
Let the Good Times Roll in New Orleans
Center for Student Opportunity staff recently attended the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) annual conference in New Orleans. We were delighted to have…
Congrats Freshmen!
To all you college freshmen: GOOD JOB! To all the high school seniors: GOOD LUCK! College is definitely something to look forward to. The freshmen already in school…
Halfway Through Harvard: Reflection
It still blows my mind to think that I'm halfway through college... It seems like I just started blogging with CSO but it's already been…
Back-Flips off Boats in Brazil? All because of COLLEGE!!
Like the title says, College brings many amazing experiences.Where will your college experience take you? Only one way to find out! About the back-flips... they…
Around the World- Barcelona, Spain!
I can't believe how much my life has changed. I had only seen California and parts of Mexico (where family lives) before I went to…
Wow…I made it this far!
It's so hard to believe that this is my third fall semester at Dillard University. I'm a Junior Ya'll. I can recall so many moments…
This Time, Last Year
This time, last year, the weight of expectations, nervousness, expectancy, and excitement took shelter on my shoulders as I stood, amazed, admiring the place that…
I'm a BIG KID now!
This college experience has finally helped me figure out what I’d like to be when I grow up…a kid. Actually, that’s not true at all,…
Opportunity Scholar Seanna Leath featured on CNN!
Colleges ease financial burden through increased grants from endowments Pomona College draws from its endowment to replace loans with grants for students like Seanna Leath.…
The Speeding Car Called Summer
What happened to the rest of summer? I remember I got home for the break, and next thing you know, I'm leaving again. Okay, so…
Settled in!
To the incoming freshmen. I hope you are getting settled in your dorms and with your class schedules. Luckily, I did before Hurricane Irene blew…
Junior Year- Time for some tough reflection-ing
I cannot believe I’m a junior. I’m having so many conflicting emotions. On the one hand, theoretically, I’m so happy (and a bit amazed and…
It’s Time to Get Serious
Holy cow, I am a junior in college. Not that long ago, I didn’t think I was ever going to make it to this point…
Goodbye Summer
Summer is coming to an end! My first day of class is Tuesday, so I would like to share with you how I spent my…
PREMEDS: Consider SMDEP!
This summer I participated in SMDEP (Summer Medical Dental Education Program) at Duke University School of Medicine. SMDEP is a free six week summer academic…