Fall Gratitude

As the end of my last fall semester as an undergraduate student rapidly approaches, I am beginning to reflect more on these last four years and how far I have come. I started my journey as a college student at a community college in Southern California. Although I was...

On Campus Job? How about becoming an RA

Hey it’s Carlton again. I’ve had the lovely experience of being a Resident Advisor (RA) at my university with upperclass students. The Resident Advisor is a student who is responsible for establishing and maintaining the community of a residence hall...

Defying Gravity

Despite all the suspense, hopelessness and stress that plagued the earlier half of 2011; the year ended well, granting me admission into one of the nation’s top leading research universities. 2011 gifted me a new life, a new beginning, and a wonderful continuation of...