College: The Land of the Free
The first thing that comes to mind when I think of college is the freedom: The chance to make my own decisions, the opportunity to…
So many new interests, ahhh!
When I originally started college and well actually prior to entering college, I have always said I wanted to become a lawyer, and so major…
Think Twice Before Taking the Dive
“Julie you need to be really careful when you go to college...like seriously. Don’t take rides from strangers, don’t get drunk at parties, be careful…
So Much to Do!!
When I got to Williams College I was bombarded with opportunities. The second I got to Williams I noticed the insane numbers of posters advertising…
READY! SET! GO!
*BEEP* *BEEP* *BEEEEEP* went my cell phone’s crappy alarm. It was 6:32am on August 13, 2011. I could see it was still early because I…
MELIORA! (Ever better.)-Our Motto
When someone mentions the word “College”, most people are typically reminded of two different scenarios. One involves a library, full of studious students eager to…
Big Fish in a Big Pond
If there is one word that perfectly captures my state of mind right now, it is this: Overwhelmed. Overwhelmed by the newness of things--new ideas,…
The Mysteries of College
My first impression of college life was nothing like what I expected! For starters I did not expect there to be as many activities as there…
I'm a Junior Again?!
So although I am in college I am in the same place that many of the readers are. Just like I did junior year of…
TIME FLIES…WHEN YOU'RE A COLLEGE STUDENT
Hi Everyone! Hope you're year is off to a great start! Check out my new video post (below)!
Let the Good Times Roll in New Orleans
Center for Student Opportunity staff recently attended the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) annual conference in New Orleans. We were delighted to have…
Congrats Freshmen!
To all you college freshmen: GOOD JOB! To all the high school seniors: GOOD LUCK! College is definitely something to look forward to. The freshmen already in school…
Halfway Through Harvard: Reflection
It still blows my mind to think that I'm halfway through college... It seems like I just started blogging with CSO but it's already been…
Back-Flips off Boats in Brazil? All because of COLLEGE!!
Like the title says, College brings many amazing experiences.Where will your college experience take you? Only one way to find out! About the back-flips... they…
Around the World- Barcelona, Spain!
I can't believe how much my life has changed. I had only seen California and parts of Mexico (where family lives) before I went to…
Wow…I made it this far!
It's so hard to believe that this is my third fall semester at Dillard University. I'm a Junior Ya'll. I can recall so many moments…
This Time, Last Year
This time, last year, the weight of expectations, nervousness, expectancy, and excitement took shelter on my shoulders as I stood, amazed, admiring the place that…
I'm a BIG KID now!
This college experience has finally helped me figure out what I’d like to be when I grow up…a kid. Actually, that’s not true at all,…