Being an Active Participant in Your College Campus and Building your Résumé

by Santiago Montoya, Brandeis University , '19

So April has come and I still cannot believe that this school year is about to end. This is way too cliché, but it feels like yesterday, that I was packing my suitcases and boxes, and I was getting ready to leave home and face the world more on my own. Something I did...

Dial "M" for March and Midterms

by Santiago Montoya, Brandeis University , '19

I wish March would mean rejuvenation, that used to be in high school, but March, in college, is the pinnacle of workload. Levels of stress increase along with the temperature. Not only are classes and other commitments stressing you out, but also the thoughts of...

The Anti-Perks of Being a Student

by Santiago Montoya, Brandeis University , '19

Hello readers, I think the word “college” brings many anxieties and worries to the mind of a young student. Not only do we need to worry about performing well, but most of us—at least the students coming from humble backgrounds—worry about different factors, one of...

Haiti Will Teach You Humility

by Santiago Montoya, Brandeis University , '19

Yes, the break is over and it is time for the alarm clock to ring once again. I am writing this from the comfort of my home, before departing tomorrow back to Waltham, Mass. It was a fabulous break. I had the opportunity to be around family, love, and, yes, lots of...

First Semester, Part of History

by Santiago Montoya, Brandeis University , '19

First semester has concluded, and I am happy enough with the results that I have obtained. I took classes that changed the destiny of my college exploration, courses that challenged me (but made me realize that I am not as good as I thought I would in Germanic...