Thankful for the things we often take for granted…
Being with my family these past few days has made me realize just how fortunate I am for having a house over my head for the holidays. I began…
A Chicana Hero
College is the BEST!! I’ve had days where I felt overwhelmed and thought that I might not be able to make it to the end…
The Unexpected
When life throws you a curve ball, what do you do? On September 26th, 2009, I lost a very close friend, Adrianna Duffy, due to…
Don't Judge a College by The Pamphlet
I’m sure you have heard this before but don’t rule out a college by the price, but there are other things that I want to…
Climb High, Climb Far…TAKE RISKS!
Hey guys! Frequently here at Williams I walk past Hopkins gate. Engraved on this passageway are these encouraging words: "Climb High, Climb Far, Your Goal the…
gobble gobble!
It's already 2 weeks until Thanksgiving and I know most of you high students are looking forward to it because that means a 4 day…
E.D. early decision or easily distressed?
Dang, you got an 84 on that Calc test? Good luck getting in YaleVardStanNceton or ColumWillBrownReedMudd [hmm, smashing college names doesn't work as well first…
it's midnight already???
Time. It is what we all want more of right? Right now I am really wishing I had more time in my life because I…
Do you feel like time is running out?
That’s how I felt last year at this time. The leaves were falling off the trees, the air had a bite, and the sun was…
Check out Duylam and Jesse in the news!
The Wellesley (Ma.) Townsman recently interviewed Duylam and Jesse about obstacles they overcame to become first in their family to go to college and their…
Who You Gonna Call? Ghostbuster's…? If it'll Help You Succeed, Go For It!
I got my first midterm back. I’m excited, I’m hoping for the best. Then I look at it- a horrible grade. A horrible horrible grade. …
"A la mode" means with ice cream!
Good news! I finished my philosophy paper! It felt great finally submitting it. You know what else was great? I had some pecan pie for…
Missing the Big Picture…
Personally…the college process was daunting to say the least. My dad never finished high school…my mom never made it to college. Throughout school, my main…
Understanding Why
I don't like being a sore loser, so horrah for the Yankees. How about that Matsui? Hey guys, me again [I hope someone actually reads…
Cooking this week in Cali
Have you ever heard the saying―“Out of the frying pan, and into the fire…”? That’s pretty much my motto for the week, since I’m gearing…
wurds uhv wiz-duhm
I was told to make the title catchy. aren't phonetic spellings eye catching?! haha I recently went to see the marketing director at Babson, Gene Begin,…
The (Academic) Life
In the last month, I’ve begun to think seriously of what my role in academia is. Perhaps the most surprising conclusion that I have begun…
Pick Me, Pick Me!!
As I see the colors of the leaves change and hear the chit chat of the tours through the hallway I realize it is a…
Harvard BEAT DOWN!!
I was cornered, surrounded, and jumped by my workload this week. Let’s start from the beginning of the story. This past weekend was Parent Visitation…
Ace Your Next Scholarship Interview!
Hey seniors! I know it’s getting to be that time of year when all that is on your mind is how on earth you are…