Hahaha right?! Thank you!

You are too kind, thank you. Fight On!

That line is so prevalent and I definitely dealt with it in undergrad, but I’m actually starting grad school at SC in the fall and I’m very excited to have a new experience on campus with (older, and hopefully wiser) young professional peers. I hope it’ll be much different than the rich/poor/greeks/nongreeks/us/them…

Thank you for your kind words. Even though what she said stung, it honestly just added to my motivation to succeed. I, too, sincerely hope her outlook has changed now.

Wow, that’s incredible. Much-deserved kudos to you!

Aww I’m definitely a hugger! Thank you :) *virtual hug*

This whole piece, and especially that quote, really struck a chord with me. I grew up in a working class family and attended an elementary school in a predominately black and Latino neighborhood in Los Angeles. I earned a scholarship for all four years to a prestigious, private all girls high school. During my time…