by Gabriel Reyes, Brown University , '17
I think one of my greatest strengths is my confidence. I never doubt my abilities to succeed in any context or standards I set for myself, and rarely do I allow external forces to negatively influence my indomitable spirit. However, I think that this was also a...
by Luis Espino, Pitzer College, '17
Well, for one, I recently got back from a two-day retreat with the IDEAS (Improving Dream Equality Access and Success) Club at the Claremont Colleges, the undocumented student and ally, advocacy and support group for immigrant struggles. I realize that I am extremely...
by Benjamin Hoertnagl-Pereira, Johns Hopkins University , '18
Throughout my time as a college student, I have come to realize my fascination of knowledge. This fascination seems a bit obsessive at times, in that I am usually not fully satisfied by simply applying seemingly arbitrary ideas to given problems, but rather...
by Brenda Angulo, Trinity Washington University , '17
Have you ever felt like you can’t concentrate in class because of the many problems that you have going on at home, at work, or at school? Have you ever thought about how your emotional well-being influences your academic life? If not, you should research...
by Gina Bolanos, University of Rochester, '18
College tuition. This is a subject, that many people get mixed feelings about, and who wouldn’t when every year a college education increases? As a student, one of your main priorities is your studies, so of course thinking about money is just extra things you...
by Danica Drezner, Boston University , '17
When it comes to finances, I believe I can speak on behalf of the majority of college students when I say the term ¨broke college student¨ is no joke. However, from my perspective, there are ways to combat getting stuck in sticky financial situations if you pay...
