Adult Life

Second. Semester. Senior.  The three words that make me cringe. As a second semester senior, I have faced several struggles throughout my college career, and often ponder what my next step will be after graduation; but as a second semester senior I have also gained...

Undocumented Students

I think in my previous posts I have never made clear that I am undocumented student myself. Although I am now protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and possess a social security number, I still do not get all the benefits that a Permanent...

College and Finances

When I applied to college, I prioritized my family’s financial situation as a marker for where I should or should not go. Despite the well intended warnings, such as, “Do not let money be a factor,” from the affable regional representatives, my...

Rest for the Weary

Let me start with this.  Break was amazing; granted Brown University has one of the longer winter breaks (mine is from December 13th to January 20th) but I feel like anything around a month is great.  Some people wish they could go back after the first week, that was...