Thankful for the things we often take for granted…

by Lysa Vola, Williams College, '14

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 to think about how many people don’t have anyone to go home to.  I am grateful that everyone in my family is also...

A Chicana Hero

by Jesse Sanchez, Harvard University , '14

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 of the week, but that comes along with the transition. It’s something new, it’s something challenging, but it’s something you can handle. When I...

The Unexpected

by DaLonn Pearson

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 pulmonary embolism. She was only 17 years old when she left us. I met her a few years back at an A Better Chance (ABC) southern college tour....

Don't Judge a College by The Pamphlet

by Ashley Roberts, Illinois Wesleyan University, '13

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 point out that you should or should not judge a school by. 1. Size– I know many people do base their college searches on sizes of the school;...

Climb High, Climb Far…TAKE RISKS!

by Lysa Vola, Williams College, '14

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 Sky; Your Aim the Star” These simple yet meanigful words, evoke just how important it is to...

gobble gobble!

by Tereza Ponce de Leon

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 weekend! I remember thinking that last year and couldn’t wait for it to come. What I also remember about this time was that I...