My Summer (and future) plans

To say that I’m not terrified of the future or my after school plans would be a huge misgiving on my part. So I will not begin this post talking of how I have my life together and how I know exactly what I want to do in life. Because the truth is: I don’t....

Being First-Generation Without Familial Support

Being first-generation is not an easy experience. The process of applying to college, getting materials for FAFSA, and everything else that needs to be done before attending college without anyone to help you or guide you can be all kinds of stressful. As I was in my...

Autopilot mode?

Have you ever found yourself being on autopilot mode? I mean, being so caught up with school, work, internships, extracurricular activities, and other responsibilities that you almost completely forget about yourself?! I have. Recently, I have had many moments that...

The Positivity of Selfishness

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...

Mentors – Priceless Relationships

Have you ever had the pleasure to meet extraordinary people? People who are not only concerned about their lives, but also care about helping others? If you haven’t, let me tell you! They are the best people to meet. I had the pleasure to meet, in my opinion,...