by Gina Bolanos, University of Rochester, '18
It’s been almost four years. Wow has time passed! In just five months, I’ll be walking the stage with my diploma and I still can’t believe it. Yet, this academic and personal journey wasn’t easy. To put it into perspective, I traveled 1,400 miles away from home to...
by Dave Lacroix, Dartmouth College , '19
As I look back on my academic career thus far, I can only say that I have made it this far because I have had amazing people in my corner. Achieving one’s dreams is hard and if you do not have the right support, you can lose motivation instantly. This post is...
by Jordan Lillegard, University of Southern California
Hey everyone! It’s that time of year again…Thanksgiving! The one holiday where we all stop and take time to look at everything and everyone we are thankful for. I have plenty to be grateful for, and this semester more so than any other has helped me to realize just...
by Tyler Lattimore, Emory University , '15
There are so many things that I am thankful for. In many ways, I considered myself to be privileged, well, blessed. When I think about where I’ve come from then look at where I am, I cannot help but smile thankfully. Considering the obstacles that I have faced along...
by Alexa Rodriguez, Wellesley College , '17
Thanksgiving is such a wonderful holiday, for many reasons of course. For one you get to be with your family. You all take a break from the fast, merciless pace of life and slip into the warm comfort of your home for a cozy evening with your family. Thanksgiving is...