by Sebastian Mendoza-Gomez, University of Richmond, '25
Building a strong support system is not something I consider to have been a priority of mine, at least within the past 5 years. I think it’s a pretty common theme within Latin families that you are expected to carry your own weight and take care of your own...
by Adiba Hussain, Barnard College, '23
The transition from a New York City public high school to a competitive liberal arts college caused imposter syndrome to kick into full gear for me, especially in the classroom. As an aspiring English major, I prided myself in the writing skills that got me to Barnard...
by Kendell Godina, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, '22
College has been a long journey for me. I am grateful to have been able to learn and grow from my experiences in college. I laughed, I cried, but most importantly, I enjoyed myself along the way. Anytime I wanted to give up, I had my friends and family there to help...
by Andrea Brito, Centre College, '22
Hi, My name is Andrea, and I am a senior at Centre College. It is crazy to believe that these four years are coming to an end, and it is nerve-racking. If you are a senior in high school, you’re probably in the same boat. It’s the period of senior year...
by Rosemary Tovar, Lycoming College, '23
I’m currently a junior in college, so that officially makes me an upperclassman ! I find it a bit crazy because a little over two years ago I was a Freshman who didn’t know what she got herself into by moving miles away from home. Although I am far from home, I have...