College Application Season – Staying on Track

by Jorge Álvarez, Carnegie Mellon University , '23

Whether you apply to the one college or thirteen (this was my situation, I really wanted to get in), the college application process is a journey to go to college, the next frontier in your life. Shout out to my friend Malik who told me to “Be selfish.”...

Self-Care: Am I Allowed to say I Love Myself?

by Jorge Álvarez, Carnegie Mellon University , '23

Content Warning: Strong feelings of sadness and inadequacy, needing to go to therapy Ever since arriving to college, I have been hearing a lot about wellness. My adviser for Emerging Leaders emphasizes that “being present” helps you be “your full authentic self.” My...