You are not alone

by Lysa Vola, Williams College, '14

In the words of Opportunity Scholar blogger Lysa Vola, a sophomore at Williams College, the Opportunity Scholarships show students that “you are not alone.” Watch Lysa’s video blog as she reflects on how her Opportunity Scholarship made her college education a...

Be Unique…Be Daring…Go for that class you never thought you'd take..

by Lysa Vola, Williams College, '14

Hi guys! I know its been a while since I last posted. Sophomore year is bit more hectic than I thought it would be…or maybe that’s just because I am in Organic Chemistry and slowly drowning in all of my work for that class. But, on another note, I hope...

A New Year…A New Beginning

by Lysa Vola, Williams College, '14

Hi Guys! So I hope you are all excited for your first year! I am finally posting my first video blog after being inspired by Jesse to do so, but bear with me on the quality of the video! Click here to view my new video blog! I hope to post video blogs more regularly...

Eat, Sleep, Pack and Prepare

by Lysa Vola, Williams College, '14

Wow! I can’t believe that it’s already July! This summer seems to be passing by even faster than freshman year. I remember last summer and the anticipation I felt while anxiously awaiting the last week of summer and the first week of college. This summer...

Looking Back

by Lysa Vola, Williams College, '14

It’s amazing how time flies. Looking back on this past year, I remember how homesick I was at first, until I was truly able to find my place at Williams. This year has been full of discovering not only life as a college student, but who I truly am as an...