Thus, similarly to the stayers, my ability to continue at Cal is mainly because I am in an Educational Opportunity Program that supports me both academically, financially and socially at…
My journey at Chick-fil-A began the of fall of last year, soon after I turned sixteen. I wanted to work at Fairfield Coffee as a barista, but due to my age, I could not even receive an application. Jobs at Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts seemed to be my next best option; but, Starbucks’ supervisor and I were in a serious game of phone tag and Dunkin Donuts never responded to any of my calls.…
Whether as a counselor, a psychologist, a social worker, or any multitude of other miscellaneous options within the field, my passion for helping was attainable as a lifelong profession in psychology, and I was ready to do whatever necessary to make it a reality. I was wrong inside that Red Lobster. I am proud to have attended Oakland Community College. I have discovered myself, found my calling, adapted to life as a college student, met great people, and learned from incredible professors. I could not be happier with my decision to attend OCC.…
After high school, most students attend college in order to become qualified for a successful future career. In today’s society, attending a top-rated university or Ivy League institution is seen as the ticket for embarking on such a path. Yet because these programs are so competitive, the application process has become unnecessarily devastating, involving extensive test prep, unending academic pressure, exhaustive hours of extracurricular activities that may or may not earn a student an impressive mark of distinction, and emotionally draining interviews, campus visits, and networking events. The message revolving around college admissions is even worse than the agony of the application process itself—a message that a student’s worth and value…
“The streets are paved in sunshine.” This was the first statement I heard upon arriving at Stanford University. The woman who said those six words that caught me completely off guard approached me with a California-aged smile, casual and relaxed, and welcomed me with open arms. She introduced herself as an alumni of the university and proceeded to tell me about the great experiences she had as a student and the memories she created with her best friends in her “prime time”. As she rambled on, I realized that she said nothing about the stellar academics, the esteemed professors, or the endless professional opportunities offered at the University.…
The average high school student drives a mile or so to an institution they dread going to each day. I, on the other hand, wake up over 2 hours early to drive 15 miles to Loyola High School so that I can pursue my academic interests. On top of that my family struggles to pay tuition and the students who go there are some of the brightest individuals in California so why would I go to this place? I think that my school has prepared me with the resources to confront any situation that I am put in and the skills I have acquired have been enhanced by the competitive environment I am surrounded by each day.…
As the semester comes to a conclusion, so far I have been very satisfied with my performance thus far here at Slippery Rock University. Being in college has really given me the opportunity to meet so many new people that have been able to positively impact in such a big way. May it be through helping me study for exams or just a great group of friends that I can go hang out with. Don’t get me wrong there most definitely has been some rocky moments here and there but I feel that I really pushed through those moments and have made the best out of them.…
Today, June 18th, 2017, marks the last day of my first week of college at Paul Quinn College and I am proud to say, “I survived”. Committing to Paul Quinn was a really big decision for me because this school is a 17 hour drive away from my home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. I was afraid that I might get homesick or that I would not have the support of my family because I would be so far away from home. Soon, after visiting the Dallas campus, I realized that Paul Quinn was the school for me. This is the school where I will grow as an individual and I have come to that realization in my first week of college through the many conversations with upperclassmen, faculty, alumni and summer bridge students.…
I am Azure Kennedy. I am eighteen years old and I am an only child. I grew up in a really small-town Ukiah, California and have lived there with my parents my entire life. I am so thankful to have grown up in without a doubt one of the most beautiful states in America. I lived an hour from the beach and an hour from the city.…
The "True Bruin" philosophy resonated with me both professionally and personally as I researched the institution and academic and student services (AS2). I have only gotten this far with integrity, ambition, service, and immense support. I am passionate about helping students who have challenges that may affect their ability to be independently successful academically; transitioning new student-athletes to college, and developing part time support staff. In my experience, the student-athlete population that I have worked with has invaluable skills and talents beyond their athletics ability. These skills and talents are realized due in no small part to the support staff.…
The University of Southern California is a top notch facility with premier applicants from every corner of the world, each with something that is essential to understanding them. As for myself, I feel as if my story would not be complete without telling the tale of my rural upbringing. Coming from a modest town of 2,144 residents in northwest Indiana, my day to day experiences have been a lot different than those I would encounter in Los Angeles, California. While going from being surrounded by people who ride their donkeys to school to being surrounded by people who ride their long boards to school would be quite a culture shock, it is exactly the type of adjustment I need to transition into my adult life. Although the environment I grew…
I am Charlie Brown. I am a leader who refuses to give up and lose hope, even when the odds are stacked against me. In spite of tough situations and a multitude of failures, Charlie Brown refuses to get depressed and manages to have an optimistic attitude. Currently, in my senior year of high school, I am under a lot of pressure and stress to leave high school as a college-bound student. In the midst of my struggles, I strive to be optimistic like Charlie Brown.…
September Favorites Long time, no see. University has been a whirlwind of experiences that I’ve barely had time to catch my breath and just breathe. I meant to post once a week on here, but as you can see, I missed my goal. Between figuring out classes, homework, making friends, rushing, joining clubs, and exploring LA, I feel as if I never have time to myself. I find myself constantly surrounded by my suitemates (perhaps the best people at Pepperdine), constantly laughing or complaining about class together.…
One of the most exciting parts of Wellesley College is the marriage between liberal arts and sciences. I want to be in a place where my curiosity will be nurtured, challenged, become mine. A place where I can debate nature vs. nurture, the paradox of the American dream, and the axioms of life. I believe Wellesley College is the place for me is because almost everyday, I find myself spiraling down a internet wormhole.-from wanting to learn more about the cardiovascular system or the story of Heloise and Abelard. My mind works in unexpected ways.…
On June 8th of 2016 I was given a Minor In Possession (MIP) ticket that I thought, at the time, I didn’t deserve. I desperately needed a ride back home so I decided to ask one of my friends to take me home that was visiting Austin. When I entered the car that morning I knew that it smelled of marijuana and that there were open bottles of liquor. However, I told myself, “I don’t smoke and this alcohol isn’t mine.…