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...
by Xavier Husser, Boston College, '18
Though it’s only been three weeks since classes began, this year is drastically different than when I was a freshman trying to make a name for myself. I dropped nearly every single extracurricular activity I joined to focus on the one I enjoyed and became a resident...
by Khalil Johnson, Pitzer College, '17
I used to think written up in the stars somewhere was my guide to the galaxy–the galaxy being college that is. Somewhere between the twinkling constellations was an ancient treasure map that held all of the answers to my questions about being a first generation...
by Dallas Simms, The University of Virginia , '17
Immersed in the depths of third year, I am quite frankly biting off more than I can chew- taking on 15 credits, 2 internships, and serving as a course assistant. Finding time to do homework, write essays, and study for tests when I’m working 20 hours a week has become...
by Dave Lacroix, Dartmouth College , '19
Hello World! My name is Dave Stael Lacroix and I am currently a Freshman at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. So far, College has been off to a fast pace! I was a part of the first generation student program at Dartmouth College known as FYSEP( First Year...
