SeniUR Year
It's that time of the year again! School has just begun but this year is different than any other. It's my last year! It's a…
After a Reflective Summer, New Academic Challenges are Accepted
This summer ended up being one of the most productive summers I have had in years (actually they have all been productive in some way…
The One Time when Comparing Yourself to Others isn't Toxic
On an unexceptional summer day, one of those days that feels like it could have been yesterday, or the day before that, who knows- I…
How to Take Your High School Classes to the Next Level
This article was originally published on Big Future. Taking challenging classes in high school is a great way to build new skills. And it will serve…
Study Abroad Triumphs and Tribulations
More than halfway through my study abroad experience in Brazil and the lessons I have learned up until now are too plentiful to recount. I…
Colombia: My First Time Traveling Internationally
This spring break was my first time traveling internationally! I went to Colombia on a trekking trip through G-Adventure and stayed in various campsites in…
Academics & Social Life: The Rubik's Cube of College
The very first book freshman year of high school I was required to read was Sean Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens which…
Self-Care is Necessary for Self-Growth
February 16, 2017 This is fourth week studying abroad in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The city is a beautiful quilt, vibrant with mismatching swatches of…
Para, para, paradise
Just a week ago, I landed to a whole new world, that is Madrid, Spain. The travel to get here was an upside down, thrilling…
Studying Abroad in Rio de Janeiro
This spring semester I won't be in California for school. Instead, I'll be studying in Rio de Janeiro. I boarded my plane a day after…
Plan Your Summers and Other Aspirations in Advance
It’s funny how you need to start planning your next summer from one year in advance. High school used to be different, at least for…
3rd Semester Down, College Can Still Be a Puzzle to Navigate
So I am writing this from the comfort of my house, now that finals have concluded. I could not help thinking something on my way…
Missing My Friends and Keeping My Stride
Two months have passed since this semester began. There have been several times since that first anxious day of junior year when I have found…
I'm FirstGen and I'm studying abroad- Chile Spring 2016
When I first started the process of applying to study abroad I had the same concerns that I had when I was applying to college.…
My First-Gen Experience At Brown
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…
Why I Wanted to Miss my Flight: Adventures in Old San Juan
I secretly wanted to sprint through the airport and just barely miss my flight, lose my luggage or have 3 unexpected layovers. While these sound…
Small Steps to Success!
It’s 2016, which means a new year and a fresh start for improvement, and lovely great experiences! Every day is another new moment in which…
2016 Year of Big Dreams
I’m not normally one to make New Year Resolutions for the same reason I’m not planning out who I want to marry and what can…
Preparing for College with AP: Why It Matters, and Why It’s Personal
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I'm passionate about every part of the College Board's Access to Opportunity work,…
Preparing for College with AP: Why It Matters, and Why It’s Personal
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I'm passionate about every part of the College Board's Access to Opportunity work,…