by Alexis Montes, University of Rochester, '15
WHOA?! Really?! Is there only ONE MONTH of school left? Time FLEW by. Just comes to show that you really have to make every second worth something! This past semester has been very tough on me, going from taking 4 classes to 7 classes (which is almost unheard of for...
by Alexis Montes, University of Rochester, '15
Alex Montes is a 2011 recipient of the CSO Opportunity Scholarship. CSO made it possible for him to attend the University of Rochester and achieve his dream of becoming the first in his family to attend college. Check out my video below. Please donate to Center for...
by Alexis Montes, University of Rochester, '15
I’m just a poor boy. I come from dirt roads and flea markets. I used to eat ramen noodles for lunch. My most expensive toy set was a box of Legos. How did I do it? I came from nothing. There was no house, no perfect family; no inheritance to be drawn from. I...
by Alexis Montes, University of Rochester, '15
When someone mentions the word “College”, most people are typically reminded of two different scenarios. One involves a library, full of studious students eager to be at the top of their class. The second scenario involves a frat house, engulfed with rowdy students...
