by Xavier Husser, Boston College, '18
As a college senior, I think it’s funny to look back at my perceptions of college as a high school senior and match it to the reality I’ve been through the past few years. There wasn’t much dialogue in my household or middle school about college until I entered high...
by Ashley Roberts, Illinois Wesleyan University, '13
Considering that I am starting the second semester of my junior year, there are many things that I should have in order by now. These things include my study habits, my goals and expectations for and from my classes and my school. There are many routines that I have....
by Ashley Roberts, Illinois Wesleyan University, '13
Of course CSO has helped me financially, but it is been so much more than that. CSO and the people there have helped me by believing in me, and telling me that I do have a chance. Obviously I am the first in my family to go to college, but that also means I am the...
by Ashley Roberts, Illinois Wesleyan University, '13
I just wanted to write a quick message on a lesson I learned recently. Coming from the background that I do, I tend to not expect a lot from others which causes me to not put more of myself out there. I had a tough semester with different issues all relating to my...
by Leah Jean-Louis, Swarthmore College, '14
Sophomore year is so different from freshman year. I’m finding myself less stressed and actually sleeping. Gasp. (I know!) Despite the fact that classes are more intense, time is going by so fast, and declaring a major is right around the corner, I really am enjoying...
