From Freshman to Senior, A Reflection

by Nahomi Velasquez, Boston University, '15

Looking back on freshman year I remember a very nervous, timid, and anxious Nahomi. Coming to such a big school was definitely something I was neither prepared for, nor expected. I think my biggest fear was not finding my own place, or sense of belonging, especially...

Having fun in BC

by Xavier Husser, Boston College, '18

Even though I just entered my first semester at Boston College, I spent mostly all of my summer on campus. I got into Boston College under a conditional award through a six week summer program called Options Through Education, or OTE for short. I spent my summer...

College Programs Help First-Gen Students Make the Transition

by Melissa Cotignola

In previous blog posts, we’ve talked about how the transition to college can be difficult for first generation students.  There are plenty of obstacles – financial,  logistical and otherwise. But, in his article, Geri Coleman Tucker explores some of the exciting ways...