Three Latinas Discuss Their College-Bound Dreams
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Editor’s Note: The following article is one in a series presented in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and designed to help parents prepare to send their kids off to college, brought to you by Colgate.
What’s it like to be the first person…
Why the US Needs to Speak Spanish
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How many times have you heard this: “Hey, this is America! Learn the language…speak English?”
I heard it as a child speaking with my grandparents and parents.
I heard it as a teenager when speaking to my friends.
I hear it as an adult…
10 Traits Your Child Should Seek in a Mentor
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Having a mentor outside of the family can be an incredible asset for students young and old. For college students in particular, a great mentor offers hard-earned perspective and wisdom as well as an objective assessment of his mentee, when…
Heroes & Great Books to Help Kids Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
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Books and heroes to inspire kiddos to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month.
Our children are part of a heritage that is rich in culture and beliefs, rhythms, spices, and the legacy of our family cuentos. They are immersed in their Latino heritage…
The Right Fit: A Smart Internship Plan Can Lead to Great Opportunities
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By September, your son or daughter is probably getting into the swing of college life. It’s easy for students to get wrapped up in being on campus, enjoying the remaining weeks of nice weather, and having fun before exams start up and they…
Does Your High School Student Suffer From Senioritis?
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Senioritis: An insidious germ cloud that roams a myriad of high schools, lurking in the shadows between the cafeteria and the decrepit boiler room…seeking to devour wayward 12th graders! Cuidado! It’s the dilemma that parents and high…
The Benefits of Bilingualism
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If you were raised in a bilingual home, you probably already realize the advantages of knowing more than one language.Learning a second language at a young age makes it easier to learn new words, increases brain flexibility, and is correlated…
How Knowing Spanish Helped Me on My SATs
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My junior year of high school was exhilarating. The light at the end of the tunnel started to twinkle. Freedom seemed so near. The prospect of college was right on the horizon, and then, just as it seemed that I was ready to sail into the…
Is Your Child Right for Fraternity or Sorority Life?
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To frat or not to frat; that is the question for many first-year college students. And if you're a Latino student, then maybe the question is: Which Latino fraternity or sorority should you join?
Sure, we all saw the movie “Animal House.”…