Um…Thanks?

by Lauren A. Mayo, University of Georgia, '15

Countless people encouraged me to go to college. My mother encouraged me most.  Even my younger brother and younger cousins encouraged me unknowingly. I strive to be an inspiration to my little brother and little cousins. I want to show them that college is not a...

Waiting for Superman

by Alexis Montes, University of Rochester, '15

I used to hate the idea of self-reliance. The only connection I could make with the popular ideology was selfishness. We live in a nation that champions inner-strength and independence, and while the latter schools of thoughts are useful for self-promotion for many,...