by Sara Laughed | Jul 16, 2016 | College Prep |
I’m not a first generation college student, but I am the first person in my family to go to college in the United States. Though my parents went to university in our home country of the Netherlands, they were totally shocked by the “college frenzy”...
by Sara Laughed | Jul 15, 2016 | College Prep |
If there’s anything I remember about getting ready for university, it was wondering what to bring to college. Movies and TV shows always make such a big deal about packing for college, so I felt like I really had to get it right. My big question was: what do I...
by Sara Laughed | Jul 14, 2016 | College Prep |
One of the most common responses I got when I told people I was taking a gap year was this: “How will you adjust to school again?” Honestly, I had no idea. The summer before college whizzed by as I traveled, spent time with family, and fell in love. I...