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Faith in Gaming, Gaming in Faith - a Guest Blog Post by Patricia Hernandez

Faith in Gaming, Gaming in Faith - a Guest Blog Post by Patricia Hernandez
The Rules of Religion, and Why The Next One Just Might Be a Game
by First Graduate College Student Patricia Hernandez
(originally printed in Kotaku.com on 2/8/12)

The things that make us reconsider who we are and what we believe in are often bizarre, random, coincidental; sometimes completely unremarkable save for the sudden realization that concusses you.

Moving Forward But Not Leaving Chile Behind

Moving Forward But Not Leaving Chile Behind

This post is part of an ongoing series of blog entries by Anjie D (FG3), a Junior at Barnard College writing about her experiences studying abroad in Chile. Here's an excerpt of her latest musings.

(Part 2 of my post-study-abroad entry.)

2. Things Aren’t So Bad Here After All.

Yes, I did (and still do) have a pretty bad case of reverse culture shock. But I’m getting over it. Really, I am.

Stuck in Reverse?

Stuck in Reverse?

This post is part of an ongoing series of blog entries by Anjie D (FG3), a Junior at Barnard College writing about her experiences studying abroad in Chile. Here's an excerpt of her latest musings.

I’m back in the USA and have been for a little over a month. Does that mean I’ve readjusted to life here? Yes, but not completely. 

Que Le Vaya Bien, Chile; You Will Be Missed

Que Le Vaya Bien, Chile; You Will Be Missed

This post is part of an ongoing series of blog entries by Anjie D (FG3), a Junior at Barnard College writing about her experiences studying abroad in Chile. Here's an excerpt of her latest musings.

The time has come to say goodbye to the great nation that has hosted me for the past semester. I can honestly say that because of my experiences in (and around) Chile I will be returning to the U.S. a slightly different person. And I think that slightly different person is an improvement upon the former Anjie who existed before.

First Graduate Is Looking for Academic Coaches!

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First Graduate Is Looking for Academic Coaches!

First Graduate is looking for Academic Coaches to work closely with small groups of students, in order to improve upon their academics and study skills.

Fighting for the Dream

Fighting for the Dream

Fighting for the Dream

By First Graduate College Student Einar Sevilla
Article originally published in The Guardsman, City College of San Francisco's daily paper.
 

Twenty-year-old Raul Barrera says graduated high school with a 3.8 GPA and is a dedicated employee, but he barely makes ends meet.

The White House Recognizes First Graduate College Senior as a Champion of Change (Agente de Cambio)

The White House Recognizes First Graduate College Senior as a Champion of Change

Making Change, One Child at a Time

Yvette Ramirez, a First Graduate Senior at Harvard University, was just recognized as a “Champion of Change” (Agente de Cambio) - a part of President Obama’s “Winning the Future” initiative (whitehouse.gov/champions). 

The White House Recognizes First Graduate College Senior as a “Champion of Change” (Agente de Cambio)

The White House Recognizes First Graduate College Senior as a Champion of Change

Making Change, One Child at a Time

Yvette Ramirez, a First Graduate Senior at Harvard University, was just recognized as a “Champion of Change” (Agente de Cambio) - a part of President Obama’s “Winning the Future” initiative (whitehouse.gov/champions). 

The Backlog of Descriptions of Chilean Life + Skydiving Is the Easy Part

The Backlog of Descriptions of Chilean Life + Skydiving Is the Easy Part

This post is part of an ongoing series of blog entries by Anjie D (FG3), a Junior at Barnard College writing about her experiences studying abroad in Chile. Here's an excerpt of her latest musings.

La Vida Cotidiana; or, The Little Things I Haven’t Mentioned Yet

Presentations of Learning 2011

Presentations of Learning

Recently First Graduate's high school students delivered Presentations of Learning (POLs) to a group of their peers, parents, and First Graduate volunteers.
 

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