Being A First Gen and African American in College

by Khalil Johnson, Pitzer College, '17

I thought that my problems stopped with only being a first generation student, but this semester It’s been a little more difficult for me because of other factors. I often forget that I’m black. I don’t do it on purpose; it’s just a product of the environment I...

Oh great, here we go again (sophomore year)

by Khadijah Williams, Harvard University , '15

Ok, so honestly, first year, freshman year, you will probably get your butt kicked. Seriously- different environment, high expectations, you’re on your own- even if you’re a beast academically, you will get your butt kicked. Even if you are a social butterfly, you...