by Adriana Gonzalez, Pomona College
February 16, 2017 This is fourth week studying abroad in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The city is a beautiful quilt, vibrant with mismatching swatches of metropolitan virtue and tropical nature. I will admit that it is not an easy place to live in but perspective changes...
by Alexa Rodriguez, Wellesley College , '17
The idea of your first round of college finals can be daunting, I know. You’ve only just gotten your foot in the door and you’re already expected to take these exams. You may be exhausted and overwhelmed from the newness of college, and the sheer volume of everything...
by Padah Vang, Colorado College, '19
At many points in my college experience, there were times when I was not feeling the best. The injustices in the world and in the community, in addition to my personal life made it challenging to socialize with others, go out, and being mindful of the moment. It is...
by Dallas Simms, The University of Virginia , '17
I was crushing the interview, articulating my answers better than I had expected. I talked all about my hometown, my majors, my summer jobs and internships, my involvements in classes, and my future career aspirations. But then one seemingly simple question completely...
by Alexa Rodriguez, Wellesley College , '17
Something that I struggled the most with as a first year was the feeling that I was not enough. Not smart enough, not articulate enough, not assertive enough to be able to stand toe to toe with my peers. I’m from straight hood and these girls were from a world of...
