Let's talk about $ in College
With college, there are many unseen expenses that we do not think about; they are the hidden fees. These fees can include laundry, books, transportation,…
Top 10 Mistakes Students Make on the FAFSA
FAFSA isn't the easiest process and we understand that. Here's an awesome article by Nerd Wallet with a great list of mistakes you want to…
Networking: The Thing to Do
I am spending my last semester away from Emory, my home university, to take on the nation’s capital. I have been here in D.C. for…
Hard discussions to have, hard discussions to hold
It's no surprise that among the brightly colored, well-illustrated brochures colleges hand out, diversity is one of the statistics that is a hit and run.…
Hotcake House Blues
It was almost midnight, and I was starving. The weather seemed to encourage my appetite; I sat next to the window of Portland’s Hotcake House,…
My First-Gen Experience At Brown
I think one of my greatest strengths is my confidence. I never doubt my abilities to succeed in any context or standards I set for…
Why College Makes Me Happy
Well, for one, I recently got back from a two-day retreat with the IDEAS (Improving Dream Equality Access and Success) Club at the Claremont Colleges,…
My Valentine – College Knowledge
Throughout my time as a college student, I have come to realize my fascination of knowledge. This fascination seems a bit obsessive at times,…
Emotional Intelligence and Academics?
Have you ever felt like you can't concentrate in class because of the many problems that you have going on at home, at work, or…
Tips on Being Money Smart
When it comes to finances, I believe I can speak on behalf of the majority of college students when I say the term ¨broke college…
Finance for Dummies (College Students)
I was ruthless when it came to making money as a kid. My brother and I used to stroll a little red wagon full of…
Over the Hump
Being a Junior certainly has its perks. You are more than halfway done with college which is a bittersweet yet oh so welcome feeling. As…
Completing the FAFSA
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…
The Anti-Perks of Being a Student
Hello readers, I think the word “college” brings many anxieties and worries to the mind of a young student. Not only do we need to…
#FirstGenOfficeHour Recap: Scholarships or Bust!
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Twitter Chat: Scholarships or Bust!
Join us for our monthly Twitter Office Hour! On Thursday, Feb.4th at 7pm EST, we’re inviting first-generation college students, those who aspire to be, and everyone…
Doing Fun Things
My past blog posts have consisted primarily of school, work, and stressful situations. In realizing that all work and no play makes Steven a dull…
A whole lot of doing nothing
This is it, the beginning of my Junior Spring semester. I showed up bright eyed and bushy tailed to my 8:30 am (God help me)…
New Year, New Goals
Happy (belated) New Year everyone!!! I am so excited for this new semester/year! Normally I don't do resolutions because they are easily broken. However, this…