CSO Testimonial

Jesse Sanchez shares his thoughts on CSO in this testimonial video.

Empty Pockets?

The rapper Kanye West once proclaimed that “having money isn’t everything, NOT having it is” and when the prospect of paying for college creeps up, this quote may ring truth for many first-generation college students. I am forever grateful for programs like Federal...

I Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way

College is, in a few words, is a mixture of emotions, conflicts, successes, self-realizations, ever-increasing responsibility and many falls; these very same reasons are why I love college. As I have mentioned before, college is a continuous humbling experience,...

L.O.V.E. = Love. Obey. Value. Encourage

Greetings CSO Nation! As I look back on my first year in college, I realize I’m at the half way point.  I’m grateful for the opportunity, but more importantly, I’m grateful for L.O.V.E.  The month of February gives me a chance to express my love for those who have...

Sometimes, I hate that I love college

College is hard at times. Being away from your family. Not having mom’s pho or fried rice. Getting a fever even though you have a paper due soon. And then feeling like you had the ground pulled out from under you only to realize you just stepped on some black...

A Dream Does Not Have Price

I remember when I first saw the price tag of what used to be the school of my dreams. Beside the name “Duke University”, appeared a five digit number that seemed to whisper “there is no way you can afford this”. With the hope of finding other...