by Danica Drezner, Boston University , '17
As the end of my last fall semester as an undergraduate student rapidly approaches, I am beginning to reflect more on these last four years and how far I have come. I started my journey as a college student at a community college in Southern California. Although I was...
by Danica Drezner, Boston University , '17
When I was first applying to colleges during my senior year of high school I was admittedly not putting enough of an effort into my applications. The reason for not putting the energy needed was a mix of personal problems going on at the time with family as well as...
by Rodney Savannah, University of Southern California, '15
I remember when I got my acceptance letter in the mail. It was a big envelope with “The University of Southern California” on the front. I was so excited. I ripped it open and saw the word “congratulations” and I couldn’t stop smiling....
by Irvin Gomez, Dartmouth College , '13
I remember when I first saw the price tag of what used to be the school of my dreams. Beside the name “Duke University”, appeared a five digit number that seemed to whisper “there is no way you can afford this”. With the hope of finding other...
by Ashley Roberts, Illinois Wesleyan University, '13
The biggest problem I have had with college is the cost of it, especially since I could have gone to an in-state community college for almost free. Instead I chose to follow my dream and I have been struggling ever since. I have had many people criticize me on my...
