by Cynthia Cruz, Illinois Wesleyan University, '14
*BEEP* *BEEP* *BEEEEEP* went my cell phone’s crappy alarm. It was 6:32am on August 13, 2011. I could see it was still early because I did not hear the familiar Chicago traffic outside my window. As I wiped the boogers from my bloodshot eyes, I knew today was the day!...
by Jenny Luong, Amherst College, '14
College is hard at times. Being away from your family. Not having mom’s pho or fried rice. Getting a fever even though you have a paper due soon. And then feeling like you had the ground pulled out from under you only to realize you just stepped on some black...
by Jesse Sanchez, Harvard University , '14
Happy Halloween! You know, this is definitely one of my favorite times of the year. I have so many fond memories of Power Ranger costumes, $1 ninja swords from the swap meet, and making trades with my brother, “I’ll give you two butterfingers for those...
by Jeremy Harris, Mizzou-University of Missouri, '15
I’m here and I’m free! At Mizzou, determined to be the best me I can be!! Hey CSO family. I’m checking in on the blog to let you know how it’s going with your boy: Jeremy, a rising Sophomore, at University of Missouri. See? I’m...
by Lot Kwarteng, Miami University , '14
I’m on my own now. After all my college stuff has been moved into my cubicle for a room, after mom cried and dad gave me the speech on responsiblity, I began to write the first chapter in my college experience. The first couple of hours were spent in preparation...
