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Last time I wrote, I was on my way to the East Coast from California to attend graduate school. And now, I am finally here! I arrived in New York City on Monday, a few days before I could actually move into my dorm, very excited to be in such a wonderful and exciting place! Although it was tough not having my own space, because I was staying with friends, it was quite nice to be able to relax and acclimate to my new town on my own terms.
When I was finally able to move into my dorm, I felt… Read More

This past week has been an emotional roller coaster. I have been happy, excited, nervous, sad and even a little scared. The reason I have been feeling this way is because I am on my way to New York City for graduate school (I am currently in Chicago visiting some awesome friends) – and I am happy, excited, nervous, sad and scared about the journey I am about to embark on.
At the age of 25, this is the first time I am really leaving my family and friends (I was fortunate that the University of California at Berkeley was only… Read More

In my last post, I briefly mentioned internships as a way to spend your extracurricular time wisely and expand your resume for jobs when you graduate college. As a high school student, however, I had no idea what an internship was, how to get one or who should get one, but when I got to college, everyone was talking about them. In this post, I’ll briefly describe the internship, its benefits and how to start looking for one.
First thing’s first, what is an internship? Basically, it’s a job. You can get an internship that takes place during the school year,… Read More

It’s mid-August, and many of you may be ready to embark upon your first semester of college life. Several KH2GO blog posts have talked about the importance of getting involved in campus activities such as athletics, clubs, and community service activities, but many students wonder how they’ll integrate themselves into campus life as they settle in. Fortunately for you, colleges make it pretty easy! In this blog, I’ll outline some of the ways in which you can get involved in campus life, and why it’s so important to do so.

We are finally there. This is the fifth part of our five-part series and I really do hope you enjoyed everything you have read thus far. Let’s get into the questions and answers.
What will living on campus be like?
A lot of times, students ask me whether they should they live on campus or not and I always give the same answer: it will be a great experience if you live on campus at least during your freshman year. In my honest opinion, I would say that it is the best way to meet people and get involved. Generally, most first-year… Read More

Name/Location: Felicia, San Jose, CA
College: Evergreen Valley College
University of California, Berkeley

Major: Ethnic Studies

Fun College Fact: While studying abroad in South America, Felicia had the opportunity to hike Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Felicia is a recent college graduate who currently works for Destination College Advising Corps through the University of California at Berkeley. She serves as a college advisor in the metropolitan area of San Jose, CA, where she helps high school students go to college. Felicia is currently in the process of applying to graduate school, and plans to continue serving her community… Read More

Many of you will be applying to colleges this fall. Not all of the colleges you apply to require interviews. But for those that offer, I recommend scheduling one. No matter how compelling of a candidate you are on paper, having a face-to-face interview – whether it is with an alumni or an admissions officer – does play into your candidacy. Being able to put a face with your name and being able to see your wonderful personality shine through will help you in the process.
This recent article on The Washington Post Blog, “How important is the admissions interview?,” got… Read More

We are almost done with our five-part series, because we are finally on part four. It seems like people worry most about paying for college, so if you are one of those people, this is for you. Also check out the other post about financial aid and paying for college.
Is everyone eligible for financial aid?
If you are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, then chances are you are eligible to receive financial aid. According to fafsa.ed.gov, there is a list of things that tells you who is eligible:

Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen

Who is an eligible noncitizen? To shorten… Read More

Recently, I was thinking about first-generation college parents and how much information out there is really is targeted to them. In doing in so, it made me think about my parents and their experience with my attending college. This gave me the idea to talk to my mom and ask her about her concerns and overall insecurities with the American college system. My parents immigrated from Mexico and just barely finished middle school, so their knowledge about preparing and applying college was very limited.
There are many parents like mine – parents who cannot even begin to imagine how to help… Read More

We are back once again, but this time we are on the third part of our five-part series. I hope that the questions that are being answered are beneficial to you in the future.
How do I know what school is right for me?
Before I begin, please look back at Violeta’s article on choosing the right college campus and Pharen’s article on the best fit. Once you do that, you will have a better understanding of what I am about to tell you, but you may also have a better understanding of what is important to you. So, how will… Read More