Tag Archives: college life

‘A Different World’ Sequel Is in the Works: Here’s What We Know So Far

Now repeat after me: relax, relate, release. Relax, relate, release. Why? Because “A Different World”...

Cornell Is Leading the Ivy League in Black Enrollment and It’s Not by Accident

For years, conversations about elite college admissions have centered on percentages. How many students of...

Need-Based, Need-Blind and Other Financial Aid Packages You Need to Know Before College Decision Day

National College Decision Day falls on May 1 this year, and understanding the different types...

College Admission Rejections Do Not Determine Your Worth

College admission season is here and students all around the world are anxiously waiting to...

3 Ways To Maximize Your Experience at an Underfunded College or University

Although a university and or college is underfunded, the opportunities and experience is still obtainable....

Taking a Gap Year? Tips to Making the Most Out of it

I took a gap year between medical school and surgical residency. My reason was different than...

5 Ways That Colleges Should Improve the Freshman Experience

For incoming freshmen starting college can be a very exciting and somewhat stressful time. Colleges...

Temple’s Public Inaction is Hurting Black Students

When l attended Temple University I was on the executive board of the Black Student...