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Questions to Ask When Applying for College
There are many different questions to ask about college when considering where you want to go or where you might want to apply. One time at a college fair, I asked a student who was looking at my table if she had any questions. She looked up at me and said she hasn’t given going…
Read MoreFirst Generation College Student: 3 Things I Wish I Knew
By Ronnie Piper However you decide to define first generation college student, it pretty much fits me. My parents did not complete a bachelor’s degree, I was the first in my family to attend a four-year college, the first to attain a bachelor’s, and for that matter, the first to hold multiple master’s degrees as…
Read MoreTransferring Colleges After One Year: One Student’s Journey
I Found a New Home and a Place to Grow at UST Alyssa Barnes, transfer student Editor’s Note: University of St. Thomas student Alyssa Barnes (MAJOR YEAR) knows all about transferring to the University of St. Thomas in Houston: She made the transition after her freshman year at another institution. She shares her story in…
Read MorePreparing for Medical School: What to Expect | University of St. Thomas
Editor’s Note: Ignacio Calles ’14, a University of St. Thomas biology alumnus, went from being a homeless high school dropout to attending New York University School of Medicine. He shares his tips for preparing for medical school: There isn’t anything in college that can prepare you for the medical school workload. The real marker of a successful…
Read MoreNetworking Opportunities at UST | Celt Admissions Blog
By Harrison Broker, senior finance major It’s not every day that a University of St. Thomas student has the chance to utilize the influence and reputation of the UST name. UST creates many opportunities for its students to expand their professional networks by attending networking events and meeting potential employers. On Feb. 20, 2015 UST…
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