Wow… less than 1.5 years to go!

It’s amazing how fast time flies. I cannot believe that almost two years ago, I wrote my first blog and was about to begin the life-altering experience that is college. Especially a place as different from my own experiences as Harvard. It’s amazing because, as a...

Coming Back to Harvard!

Check out the latest Video to see how it felt for me to come back to Harvard! One of the best parts of college is developing the tools necessary to make an impact on the world in the way YOU want. How will you change the world with what you learn? Only one way to find...

Brazil (Round 2) & Former President of Mexico

These past 8 months have transformed me in more ways than I can put into words. 2011 was a life-changing year and it seems as if it only set the momentum for 2012! The new year has already begun to take its effect and I’m happy to report that the personal growth...

Resume in the Apple Juice

Personal statement.  Statement of purpose.  Personal-ment of the state you’re in.  No matter how the words were rearranged, it still loomed large and confusingly in my mind.  Being well into my junior year, I’m now approached more seriously by professors to discuss my...

There's No Place Like Ames!!

When choosing a university every aspect of that school has to fit like a glove, – if it doesn’t feel right, turn around, jump on the express way, and visit the next school on your list (Seriously). If you’re investing you’re attention, time,...

The Importance of Recommendation Letters

If you are in college, it is that time of the year when you start thinking about what you are going to do with your summer. In my case, being in the quarter system, I am thinking about what I am going to do during my spring semester. There are many applications to...