by Adriana Gonzalez, Pomona College
I was tired from a night filled with difficult goodbyes, as well as waves of thank yous when the fear arrived. In a myriad of laughs, I found myself reluctant to accept that my departure would initiate the next phase of my trials in college. How could I leave so soon?...
by Adriana Gonzalez, Pomona College
I have a week before my Spring break starts and I am counting down the days. But what is more incredible is that, as of this moment, I am three quarters of the way done with my freshman year of college! I can easily imagine Ferris Bueller leaning on the wall closest...
by Adriana Gonzalez, Pomona College
When I applied to college, I prioritized my family’s financial situation as a marker for where I should or should not go. Despite the well intended warnings, such as, “Do not let money be a factor,” from the affable regional representatives, my...
by Adriana Gonzalez, Pomona College
To begin, I hope everyone has had an amazing holiday break. Christmas is definitely a time to be thankful and giving and reflective about what we have received. With the new year just a few days away, I certainly have created goals for myself to start my spring...
by Adriana Gonzalez, Pomona College
When I got to campus, many students talked about “Imposter Syndrome” and their experience with it throughout their time here. So as someone who had not heard that term before, I did not know what it was and how that could apply to me. “Imposter...
