Meeting Shakira. I was melting…
Times have been VERY hectic for me these past couple weeks, to say the least. A lot of work, a lot of studying, a lot…
But mom…I don't want to do my homework yet!
Hey everyone, I’m sorry for the delay between posts. I have been bombarded by never-ending essays, which brings me to what I am going to…
Study, Nap, or Call of Duty? Decisions.
Class. Nap. Library. Class. Class. Homework. Call of Duty. Sleep. Yeah, that’s pretty much my week in a nutshell. Time management in college is extremely…
Handy Dandy…PLANNER!
Last week in Neuropsychology, my professor was explaining the short and long term effects of stress on the body. The hypo-something interacts with the…
Tons of unfinished thoughts
It's been a long time; way too long. I've been thinking about, planning, and have written posts, but I haven't followed through on execution. And,…
Phantom Limb
Imagine sitting at the kitchen table every night, head bent over bills, trying to make pennies stretch into places where dollar bills are necessary… …Working…
College Choice and Homesickness
Everyone congratulates you when you get accepted somewhere. Yay! Great! You got in! Whoo-hoo! But no one tells you that now...you must CHOOSE. It might…
The Perfect Balance
One of my more recent posts described my decision to join a sorority, Pi Beta Phi. I absolutely LOVE my sorority and every single experience…
Burst the Bubble
Leave that nest. Yes, I’m saying get out of your comfort zone and go to a new place. College is really about starting fresh, experiencing…
Destination: Home
Spring break, you managed to swoop in and save me at the best possible time. When I was at the peak of my stressing out,…
CSO Testimonial
Jesse Sanchez shares his thoughts on CSO in this testimonial video.
Empty Pockets?
The rapper Kanye West once proclaimed that “having money isn’t everything, NOT having it is” and when the prospect of paying for college creeps up,…
I Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way
College is, in a few words, is a mixture of emotions, conflicts, successes, self-realizations, ever-increasing responsibility and many falls; these very same reasons are why…
L.O.V.E. = Love. Obey. Value. Encourage
Greetings CSO Nation! As I look back on my first year in college, I realize I’m at the half way point. I’m grateful for the…
Sometimes, I hate that I love college
College is hard at times. Being away from your family. Not having mom's pho or fried rice. Getting a fever even though you have a…
A Dream Does Not Have Price
I remember when I first saw the price tag of what used to be the school of my dreams. Beside the name "Duke University", appeared…
Gunned down by Cupid
This is a love story. The happy ending hasn’t occurred yet, but we’re in the middle of the honeymoon stage. A few fights have occurred,…
Getting Money and that College Experience!
My sophomore spring is off to a great start! The semester has already picked up and is moving faster and faster every day. I can’t…
I Hate Being Broke
You can't do a lot of things without money. You can't go out to eat with your friends. You can't enjoy that green tea latte…