Haiti Will Teach You Humility

by Santiago Montoya, Brandeis University , '19

Yes, the break is over and it is time for the alarm clock to ring once again. I am writing this from the comfort of my home, before departing tomorrow back to Waltham, Mass. It was a fabulous break. I had the opportunity to be around family, love, and, yes, lots of...

First Semester, Part of History

by Santiago Montoya, Brandeis University , '19

First semester has concluded, and I am happy enough with the results that I have obtained. I took classes that changed the destiny of my college exploration, courses that challenged me (but made me realize that I am not as good as I thought I would in Germanic...

The Right Time to Explore. The Right Time for Diversity

by Santiago Montoya, Brandeis University , '19

HERE we go again. Remember last time how I felt like I had too much on my plate? Well, I have decided that one of my goals for the upcoming semester is to have more fun. In fact, I have been forced to miss out time with my friends and people who I want to share some...

Figuring Things Out

by Santiago Montoya, Brandeis University , '19

As the days keep accumulating, I keep having lots of first-timers. I have pulled my first all-nighter, I have been able to just manage every aspect of my life on my own. I very much think I can go through life, governing it on my own–although I wouldn’t do...

Jot Down What You Need to Jot Down (Which is Everything)

by Santiago Montoya, Brandeis University , '19

EVERY corner is different and you must inquire it. College is all about what you make of it, and I plan to make a lot of it. I’ve been told that I am taking it too serious, but I think coming from such an ambitious place, as it is New York City, I don’t think I am. As...