by Malajah Johnson, Thiel College , '23
Being a first-generation college student is far from easy. There are many challenges and obstacles that many first-generation students, including me, had to overcome while being a college student. Even though being a first-generation college student can be challenging...
by Braden Nguyen, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, '25
Hey! It is time for a new semester and a fresh start! Whether last semester didn’t go as planned, academically, or if you knocked it out of the park, you get to start fresh! Give yourself grace. You are doing a great job! Something I want to share with you is...
by Gabriel Reyes, Brown University , '17
When I first came to Brown, I remember telling myself how my destiny would not be determined based on where I got educated; that my values of making an impact would only be amplified by Brown, not determined by them. And as I prepare to commence my last year, I can’t...
by Gina Bolanos, University of Rochester, '18
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 you can start something you’ve never done before, or progress in a project you desire to accomplish. Don’t let frustration,...
