by Xavier Husser, Boston College, '18
For the first time since I’ve left for college, I’ll be going home for Thanksgiving this year. The past two years I was working sporting events on campus before and after Thanksgiving to get money so I wouldn’t need to ask my dad for any money. This year there isn’t...
by Xavier Husser, Boston College, '18
As an upperclassmen in college, it amazes me to think about the things I worried about going to college and the things I didn’t consider. Just last night one of my classmates from high school hit me up because his sister who’s a senior is interested in Boston College....
by Xavier Husser, Boston College, '18
One of the buzzword phrases floating around any college campus besides “finding your passion”, “get involved”, and “free food” is “find a mentor”. The moment I arrived to Boston College I’ve heard about the power of mentoring and how it is one of the many keys to...
by Xavier Husser, Boston College, '18
There’s a joke around Boston College that once you get on the campus you never want to leave “the Heights”. Just like Michael Corleone in the Godfather III, every time I’ve tried to leave I get pulled back in. I spent my third consecutive summer on campus not only...
by Xavier Husser, Boston College, '18
Of all the parts of the college admission process, completing the financial aid portion was and still is my least favorite part of the admission process. While the FAFSA and CSS profile sound daunting with all of the terminology it uses and personal financial...
