by Yohana Franco, University of Texas at Austin, '22
As Thanksgiving approaches, I can’t help but think back to how far I have come, and be thankful for those who are in my life. During this time, it is easy for me to start getting discouraged about a lot of things, especially my classes because we are nearing the...
by Brianna Gavin, University of Dayton, '21
College is a time where friends can either make or break the entire experience. It’s true that being first-generation can really make that even harder than the average student, because it’s not easy to explain some of the things you have to experience and...
by Padah Vang, Colorado College, '19
During Colorado College’s Admitted Student Open House, an admitted student who I was playing ping pong with asked me, “If you don’t make friends during your first week of college, are you doomed?” I looked confusedly at her and thought to myself why would you be...
by Padah Vang, Colorado College, '19
During the month of December 2016, I tried to go ice skating at least once a week. On the ice, was where I found the sense of carelessness yet awareness, and freedom. One day, after an ice skating session, I saw a poster about Speed Skating Club, a club new to...
by Dave Lacroix, Dartmouth College , '19
Break is over and I am back in school! I can’t say that I really need to get back into the school mode because I have been studying during my six week break. I have been trying to prepare for my rigorous courses by doing practice exams, reviewing the textbook,...
