The Chico Experience

So, what I’ve learned so far. College. Is. Hard. People always would tell me how difficult college is and the difference between college and high school, but I did not believe them until now. There are no progress reports, the professors are not worried about...

Summer 2010 went by way too fast

Summer is over and I am now in my 2nd year at Augsburg College. My summer was pretty fun, but mostly relaxing. I mainly worked and spent time with my son Cristian. It was nice to have a break for a bit without the stress of homework (which I assume that most of you...

It's a game of chess

Where do you see yourself in four years? It’s the question that has never failed to throw me into a state of deep perplexity. It’s the question my high school civics teacher relentlessly hurled at me. It’s the question that most of us put in the deep...

Before I forget…

In the words of my peer, Frankie Herrera, “One week at Dartmouth = one week anywhere else in the world.” True, I have lost track of what day it is during these last couple of days but needless to say, it’s been awesome! My classes are full of stimulating discussions,...

Am I the Mistake?

A stampede of freshmen entered the Lang Concert Hall for the formal welcome to Swarthmore College. I looked around and I saw nervous smiles, I heard small talk of “Where are you living?” and “What are you thinking of majoring in?” I was in a new environment where I...