by Lauren A. Mayo, University of Georgia, '15
No loans. No loans. No loans. Ever since I learned of the skyrocketing rates of college tuition (even at in state schools), I feared I would need a ton of loans to attend college. However, I turned to scholarships to avoid accumulating debt. I joined sites like...
by Lauren A. Mayo, University of Georgia, '15
Happy New Year!!! I cannot believe it is 2012 already! 2011 flew by, especially my first semester of college. My first semester of college went well. I made the dean’s list and joined student government and other organizations. 2011 was amazing but I can feel that...
by Lauren A. Mayo, University of Georgia, '15
Countless people encouraged me to go to college. My mother encouraged me most. Even my younger brother and younger cousins encouraged me unknowingly. I strive to be an inspiration to my little brother and little cousins. I want to show them that college is not a...
by Lauren A. Mayo, University of Georgia, '15
One year ago I was a high school senior stressed about the college application process. As you narrow down your list of colleges and begin (or continue) the application process I would like to give you some advice. Firstly, dream big, My mother always encouraged me...
by Lauren A. Mayo, University of Georgia, '15
A few months ago I found myself in a scary place that many of you high school readers may find yourselves in a few months. I found myself in a classic scary-sweet moment; I had received my acceptance letter from my dream school (sweet) but I did not have enough money...