by Alexis Montes, University of Rochester, '15
Despite all the suspense, hopelessness and stress that plagued the earlier half of 2011; the year ended well, granting me admission into one of the nation’s top leading research universities. 2011 gifted me a new life, a new beginning, and a wonderful continuation of...
by Nahomi Velasquez, Boston University, '15
Welcoming 2012! First thing first, happy new year! It’s hard to believe that my first college semester is over and done with! My first college semester was great, however there is always room for improvement! With the new year, I also have many new goals! 1. Go beyond...
by Madison Zollner, Missouri University of Science and Technology , '15
What’s Up, 2012? Bill Vaughn once said, “An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.” Well, Bill Vaughn, I am both a pessimist and an optimist. My first semester at Missouri S&T has been very...
by Long Dang, Williams College, '14
When I got to Williams College I was bombarded with opportunities. The second I got to Williams I noticed the insane numbers of posters advertising about activities to do and events to attend. All sorts of clubs that I’ve never seen or heard of before were...