Words of Encouragement

My first semester is over. Now it’s time to re-energize for next semester. Everyone knows that with the start of a new year, you have the opportunity to reflect on last year and make some adjustments. My resolution is to remain positive. With that frame of mind,...

Are You Independent or Dependent? That Is The Question!

As you’re completing your FAFSA, you’ll come to a question asking if you are dependent or independent. And you’re probably thinking “Well, I have a part-time job and I pay for my cellphone bill and Netflix subscription each month. Heck yeah,...

Haiti Will Teach You Humility

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...

New Year Resolution

Now that the New Year is here everyone is talking about his or her resolutions for 2016. Typically I forget to come up with resolutions, but this year I’m putting my energy towards improving myself in a way that will also improve my performance in school as well as...

DO YOUR FAFSA

By now, you’ve probably finished all your supplements. You no longer have to pester your AP teachers for references, and you’re probably celebrating the New Year by relaxing and catching up on Netflix. All that’s left is to wait, right? Wrong. At the beginning of the...