by Luis Espino, Pitzer College, '17
I have mentioned in previous posts that when I came to college, I came at a time when I felt like I needed my own space. I had lived in the living room of my grandparents’ house since I first came to this country, and was excited at the thought of having a space to...
by Xavier Husser, Boston College, '18
For the first time since I’ve left for college, I’ll be going home for Thanksgiving this year. The past two years I was working sporting events on campus before and after Thanksgiving to get money so I wouldn’t need to ask my dad for any money. This year there isn’t...
by Danica Drezner, Boston University , '17
The most influential mentor I have had was a teacher in high school who taught courses ranging from hospitality and tourism to entrepreneurship. The way his class worked was extremely hands on, so instead of a bulk of lecture type classes, we focused on real world...
by Brenda Angulo, Trinity Washington University , '17
Have you ever failed in doing something? Have you ever gone a certain route and thought that you were going so well that you actually got distracted and failed? I have. Earlier this year, I got myself in a hole from which I thought I could never get out. I am still...
by Danica Drezner, Boston University , '17
As a junior in college I am in disbelief that I am halfway to graduation. However, at the same time, I feel as though I have gradually detached myself from the roots of my hometown and no longer reflect much on high school memories like I did my first two years. In...
