Welcome to Center for Student Opportunity’s new Opportunity Scholars Blog!
We’ve found 10 dynamic students who beat the odds to become the first in their family to attend college. They will be usi…
October 1st, 2009 What do you think? Read the full post...





It’s been an extremely long time since I’ve blogged. A lot has happened and changed. As my year at St. Johns was winding down, my parents constantly complained about the tuition being so high and said many times th…
After a summer of working and playing with me new nephew, it is time to go back to college. As I return to campus I think of all the fun that this year will bring. I am looking forward to all my classes and my new roommate. I ca…
Seanna Leath. Pomona College Class of 2013. First-generation, low-income, student of color…first year at college. Oh, wait…scratch that…it’s sophomore year.
It’s been a crazy summer filled with lots of fun, laughs, and WORK. A nice balance. Check out this
This what you should do in your summer before starting college: have a freaking blast!
Hi everyone, sorry I haven’t posted anything in a while. Working two jobs is not fun at all and I wouldn’t suggest it to anyone. But I am also blessed to have my job because many people in the country are fighting…
Wow! I can’t believe that it’s already July! This summer seems to be passing by even faster than freshman year. I remember last summer and the anticipation I felt while anxiously awaiting the last week o…
I hope everyone is having an amazing summer so far! Summer has been flying by. I cannot believe that it is already July.

