Do you know crazy, fun, or even useless facts? Well, if so, the Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation (CKSF) has the best scholarship around. The CKSF’s …
College-Bound Senior Checklist
While college is a logical progression after senior year for some students, for many low-income and first-generation students, it is impossible. My friend Katie Reinhart …
Serving in AmeriCorps: A Rewarding Way to Spend a Gap Year
When considering taking a gap year, spending that time volunteering can be one of the most rewarding experiences for any young adult. In that spirit, …
Cedar Crest College: Emphasizing Women’s Leadership
This article is part of a series of women’s college features written by L. N. Holmes. The last article featured Scripps College. Located in the third …
The World Is Your Classroom
Backpacking across Europe. Spending the year after high school graduation encumbered by nothing but a travel-worn pack and a map of exotic places. It’s a …
Professionalism and Personal Development at Sunny Scripps College
This article is part of a series of women’s college features written by L. N. Holmes. The first two features cover Salem College and Mount …
Calling All Freshmen: Homesickness and Emotional Wellness
Natalie was excited about college. She had grown up in a small town in the Midwest, and she had travelled a little — just enough, …
Write a Winning Scholarship Essay
You’ve almost finished the application for a scholarship big enough to take a serious bite out of next year’s tuition. You’ve done your research on …
Brush Up Your Grammar
Grammar: a necessary evil in the writing process. It’s all fun and games while you are composing. You can get lost in your ideas during …