Saying No

As my first year comes to a close, I realize there have been too many opportunities I have not taken to leave things I did not want to do. Example: I came in totally thinking I was going to be a mechanical engineering, and going to a liberal arts college meant that...

The Martyr or Nahh?

As first generation college students, we often are forced into maturity at an age much younger than many other people. There are hurdles and struggles that we have overcome only by seeing life through the eyes of an adult, and as such, we’ve learned to be flexible,...

Hangout Recap: School's Out…Now What?

Here’s a recap of the April edition of our Google+ Hangout series. The school year is coming to an end and summer break is approaching! But before you start planning your trips to the beach and buying tickets to summer music festivals, we want you to take some...

School's Out…Now What?

The school year is coming to an end and summer break is approaching! But before you start planning your trips to the beach and buying tickets to summer music festivals, we want you to take some time out to make sure your wrapping up the school year the right way and...

On Campus Job? How about becoming an RA

Hey it’s Carlton again. I’ve had the lovely experience of being a Resident Advisor (RA) at my university with upperclass students. The Resident Advisor is a student who is responsible for establishing and maintaining the community of a residence hall...