In this blog post you will learn the personal factors of choosing a college. Choosing a college isn’t as scary as you think it is. I’m going to show you the personal factors you should look into when choosing a college either for creating a college list for applications to making a final college decision. […]
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UC Transfer: What You Need to Know
This blog post covers everything you need to know about the UC transfer from a California Community College that you need to know. I was lucky enough to come across excellent counselors during my time at community college — but I know that’s not the case for everyone. That’s what inspired me to write this […]
How to Choose a College Major
This blog post is all about how to choose a college major for you. Learn how to choose a college major for you — whether you’re trying to figure it out during application season or realizing two years in that your current major just isn’t it anymore, this post will help you evaluate what matters […]
4 Money Mistakes to Avoid as a New Grad
This blog post is all about the money mistakes to avoid as a new grad. These are the money mistakes to avoid as a new grad — and trust me, I wish someone had warned me about them. I know my blog mainly focuses on college, but my mission is to help first-gen students succeed […]
3 Must-Know Money Tips for College Students
This blog post is about money tips for college students. These are the money tips for college students I wish someone had taught me before I started school. Luckily, I was curious (and stubborn) enough to figure a lot of it out on my own. And now? I want to pass it on to you […]
How to Choose the Right College for You
This blog post is about how to choose the right college for you. Trying to figure out how to choose the right college for you? In this post, I’ll walk you through how to make the best choice based on your academics. I’ll walk you through the key academic factors that should guide your college […]
Save Money in College: Smart Tips Every Student Should Know
Saving money in college is way easier than you think it is. I am going to tell you all the real ways to save money in college because I know how expensive it is to live on your own while paying for college when you have so little time to get a job. This blog […]
Credit Cards for College Students | How to Use Them Responsibly
Credit cards for college students may feel intimidating, but it really comes down to understanding how they work and sticking to healthy financial habits. I’m actually a huge fan of credit cards — and yes, they can be great — IF you use them responsibly (which is easier than you might think!). I totally get […]
Side Hustles for College Students to do for Extra Cash
Side hustles for college students are way easier to start than you might think! Throughout college, I noticed almost all of my friends had at least one side hustle — and I met plenty of students who launched small gigs to build more flexible schedules around their classes. Whether you’re hoping to earn extra income, […]
UC PIQ Examples: My Real Responses That Got Me Into UCLA
In this blog post, I’m sharing two UC PIQ examples from my actual application that helped me get accepted into UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara, and UC San Diego. As a first-generation college student, I remember how hard it was to start writing my PIQs — I didn’t know where to begin […]