Flash Cards!
Big Surprise: Finals time was stressful. Couple that with the other assignments that have been looming at the end of the syllabus and everyone can…
And Here We Go Again.
The past few days have been a blur. The new year opened its doors and quickly, I found myself on a plane on my way…
New Year, New Me!
Hey CSO, It’s New Year’s Day, and you know what that means- New Year’s Resolutions! Notice that revolution and resolution only differ by one letter…
Christmas/New Year's: Stuffing Myself
Instead of having the usual presents under the Christmas tree, I had food. Lots and lots of food. No presents in colorfully wrapped boxes. Just…
Straight outta the South
Straight outta the South 2011 is right around the corner. A new year often brings hopes of new opportunities, fresh starts, and unforeseen possibilities. For…
A fortunate gift
Finally my semester exams are over and now I am sitting here at home just enjoying the company of some good friends and family. I'm…
Working During the Year?
It feels so good to be home after a semester full of great experiences. Looking back on my Sophomore Fall, some of the best memories…
What is more important than getting good grades? Reflection
I want to start this blog post with an apology. I have gotten so caught up in the demand and flow of college, that I…
Yeah, it’s corny, but do what makes you happy. Seriously.
Major choices- I didn’t really think it was terribly important; after all, the most important thing is doing what you love and being comfortable. But…
Oh great, here we go again (sophomore year)
Ok, so honestly, first year, freshman year, you will probably get your butt kicked. Seriously- different environment, high expectations, you’re on your own- even if…
A holiday poem from Center for Student Opportunity
‘Twas the night before college application deadlines and all through the town Each and every student was stirring, at least one with a frown. From…
Dreaming with Open Eyes
55-41. That was the Senate’s final vote on the DREAM Act. Thousands of undocumented students received a huge blow when these long-anticipated results came in.…
Staying the Course
I am sorry I haven’t been able to post for quite a while. I have been very busy with classwork and then finals. However, finals…
Draw A Picture With Words
Ask any admissions staff what aspect of an application makes a student stand out and they will reply that it is the essay. There is…
TIME FLIES
Well, tomorrow is the day of finals for me and it is 3 in the morning. I realized that now would be the best time for…
WHOA! It's SNOW!
It's hard to believe that the semester is already coming to an end. So much has happened. Meeting new people. Forming new friendships. Trying out…
Empowering Youth Through Education
As a first-generation college student, I am keenly aware of the barriers facing many of our youth in today's society. I am a political science…
Building Connections
The Center for Student Opportunity Scholarship has affected my life from so many directions. Each semester, the money allows me to buy books and a…
You are not alone
In the words of Opportunity Scholar blogger Lysa Vola, a sophomore at Williams College, the Opportunity Scholarships show students that “you are not alone.” Watch…
Snowflakes, Christmas joy, and…Exams
This term has whizzed by in such a blur that I can hardly believe that it’s already almost over! College life has become routine, but…