Can that not be called happiness?

by Alexis Montes, University of Rochester, '15

I’m just a poor boy. I come from dirt roads and flea markets. I used to eat ramen noodles for lunch. My most expensive toy set was a box of Legos. How did I do it? I came from nothing. There was no house, no perfect family; no inheritance to be drawn from. I...

Um…Thanks?

by Lauren A. Mayo, University of Georgia, '15

Countless people encouraged me to go to college. My mother encouraged me most.  Even my younger brother and younger cousins encouraged me unknowingly. I strive to be an inspiration to my little brother and little cousins. I want to show them that college is not a...

Thank you, Mr. Turkey

by Jenny Luong, Amherst College, '14

This Thanksgiving, I‘d like to thank Mr. Turkey for allowing me to feast on his yummy turkey goodness. Honestly Mr. Turkey, without you, Turkey day wouldn’t be Turkey day. Yessiree. Thank you for being so well-muscled and eating well while you were growing up, I...

Hug Someone. Show that you Care!

by Long Dang, Williams College, '14

Unbelievable, first semester is almost over. There is just one more week of classes and then another week for finals. After that it’s over. Seems like yesterday that my parents dropped me off and helped me moved into my dorm. When you move in, you don’t really think...

Surprising Support…

by Seanna Leath

On Friday, September 2nd, 2011, I sat down for an interview with two Deans at our college.  I’d just returned from a run at the gym and was looking forward to the Open House at our student center that night.  Before the interview, I’d mentioned that I’d been emailed...

Wonderful People

by Ashley Roberts, Illinois Wesleyan University, '13

I just wanted to write a quick message on a lesson I learned recently. Coming from the background that I do, I tend to not expect a lot from others which causes me to not put more of myself out there. I had a tough semester with different issues all relating to my...