How a Simple Conversation Changed Everything

by Gia

Entering my first year of college, I was dead set on being a political science and music double major. I figured putting my two favorite things in high school together would ultimately be the best idea.  When I received my schedule for my first semester, however, I...

Do Differently

by Brianna Gavin, University of Dayton, '21

As a sophomore, I’m placed in a precarious position. I am not the “new” or the “fresh”. I am not the exciting because there are new kids in town to replace our spots as first-year students. I am now in the position of being a part of the...

Intro: Beyond Face Value

by Jazlyn Sakaniwa, St. Mary's College of California

I would have to say, getting asked to write a blog post about my own experiences to share with people around the world was a pretty thrilling experience. All of my life I have struggled with the idea of people only looking at me at face value. Before I begin I would...

Why is it important that you have a solid group of friends in college?

by Santiago Montoya, Brandeis University , '19

As expected, the first few weeks have been a challenge of adaptability, but I write this from the comfort of a new place where I find peace and happiness. As I have mentioned before in other blog posts, this senior year my friends and I are living in a house not so...

What’s it like being a senior?

by Isabel Alvarado

Years: How has your perception of college changed over the last couple of years, compared to when you were a high school student? Perception v. reality? Were there any surprises about college that you did not account for? What have been your biggest challenges (i.e....

Perception v.s. Reality on Attending College

by Abraham Vicuna, University of Houston

Before I even got to college, I felt so limited in my options for higher education. As a DACA student I do not qualify for Federal student aid, this makes it impossible for me to afford attending any university. Even though I had strong grades, the only schools I...