by Padah Vang, Colorado College, '19
My mentors are my friends. I laugh with them, cry with them, think with them, question them, eat with them, and just be with them. Each of my mentors came into different times of my life and brought out different parts of me. They have kept me grounded in my values,...
by Michael Faikes, College of Charleston, '17
Finding a mentor in the collegiate realm can be a daunting, awkward, and rewarding endeavour. I remember starting college and feeling a ton of pressure from my “freshman introduction” class to bond with professors and to try and really find someone who was the adult...
by Benjamin Hoertnagl-Pereira, Johns Hopkins University , '18
With the advent of modern technology, interaction between individuals has become instantaneous and effortless. The sheer amount of personal information provided by the internet, along with its ease of access, affords great opportunities for connecting with others;...
by Gina Bolanos, University of Rochester, '18
A brand new school year, which mean’s brand new faces surround the campus community. However, this year is a bit different because of the new role I have gained. Someway or another, a stranger has now become one of my closest friends and mentee. My mentee is...
by Gina Bolanos, University of Rochester, '18
Summer is quickly coming to an end and although I’m excited for my junior year of college, I’m having withdrawals of leaving my internship. Every summer is always a busy summer for me. In high school I was always traveling across the United States, not...
by Brenda Angulo, Trinity Washington University , '17
As a blogger at I’m First, this video is meant to provide an insight into my life as a senior in college. In this video, you will hear that organization is key to being able to successfully function through school. <iframe width=”560″...
