by Adiba Hussain, Barnard College, '23
College has always been something that has been a huge part of my goals and aspirations growing up. As the child of two parents who never even finished high school in their country, education was seen to be the way out. The way out of our socioeconomic status and the...
by Adiba Hussain, Barnard College, '23
With Barnard really emphasizing its holistic approach, the personal statement portion of your application is probably one of the most important aspects. I remember in high school, I was panicked by the idea of writing my entire life story in 650 words. Somehow the...
by Adiba Hussain, Barnard College, '23
As I am writing this blog post, I have just closed out my first month of school after being fully remote. I am officially a junior at Barnard College in New York City and it has been a rollercoaster of emotions. Heading back to campus was filled with excitement as I...
by Joudenie Germain, Colgate University, '24
Selecting the colleges to apply to is never an easy task and always instills feelings of anxiety and doubt. The decision involves a careful evaluation of various ingredients: test scores, GPA, financial aid, majors and minors offered, etc. We are focused on the...
by Jorge Álvarez, Carnegie Mellon University , '23
Content Warning: Strong feelings of sadness and inadequacy, needing to go to therapy Ever since arriving to college, I have been hearing a lot about wellness. My adviser for Emerging Leaders emphasizes that “being present” helps you be “your full authentic self.” My...
