by LJ Pasion, University of San Diego, 2024
As the college application process ends and the college decision season begins, I’ve been thinking back to where I was this time last year. A year ago I was just like you all, biting away at my nails, waiting for college decisions, and wondering constantly if...
by Danica Drezner, Boston University , '17
As January comes to an end, I reflect on the resolution I made nearly a month ago. My New Years resolution for 2017 is to be more selfish. It is important to stress that I do not mean selfish within a negative context. To be selfish for me means I am declaring this...
by Alexa Rodriguez, Wellesley College , '17
There is a lot of room for pride in a first generation student, and believe me, it is merited. We have fought through obstacles that our disadvantaged backgrounds have posed for us. We made it. We’re here and we have a presence in collegiate institutions. For that I...
by Michael Faikes, College of Charleston, '17
I think it is safe to say that these past 4 months have been the most hectic months of my life. I have had more fun than I ever have; I have been more stressed than I ever have. But here I am, almost done with my first semester of college! In the spirit of giving...
by Alexis Montes, University of Rochester, '15
As I hugged my mom one last time at the airport, I took one last look at the scenery beyond the large window panes. “My new life starts now.” I thought to myself. My first year of college was extraordinary to me. It represented the materialization of a fantasy that I...
