Alyssa Montanez

Alyssa Montanez is a high school sophomore and student journalist. She has a passion for the sciences and anticipates continuing her education in the medical field. Alyssa loves learning and satisfies this feeling via her culinary creations and lived experiences. In her free time, she enjoys an ice-cold lemonade while gardening, reading, or watching vintage films.

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Fun Scholarship Opportunities for Students Who Love to Write If you're the type who doesn't dread an essay assignment, check out these scholarship opportunities that reward great writing with money for college!
5 Great Places to Look for STEM Volunteer Opportunities in High School Looking for a way to volunteer and pursue your love of STEM at the same time? Here are five opportunities high schoolers should learn more about.
How to Work With Your High School Counselor on the Scholarship Search Don't take on the scholarship search all by yourself—school counselors are great resources who want to help! Start working together with this advice.
5 College Majors That Are Perfect for Foodies Love food so much you want to study it in college? There are a lot of options beyond cooking! Take a look at these five great academic fields for foodies.
4 Steps to Help You Disconnect From Social Media as a Student Feeling a little too attached to your phone and social media? Follow these steps to take a break and free yourself from the pull of constant notifications.
5 of the Best Apps to Help You Study for Standardized Tests Looking for easy and fun test prep resources? Download these five apps to help you increase your SAT scores and study anytime, anywhere.
How to Beat Your Nerves About College Admission and the Future With so much change on the horizon, college admission season can make anyone nervous. Conquer your fears and finish the year strong with this advice!
5 Ways to Keep Your Mental Health in Check Over the Holidays The holiday season is a busy, stressful time for many students. Keep these five tips in mind to maintain your mental health and enjoy your winter break.
11 Great Reads to Put You in the Spooky Fall Spirit Looking for a frightfully good book to put you in the Halloween spirit? These short stories, novels, and even an essay by Stephen King should do the trick.
Important Campus Visit Questions for Prospective Health Students to Ask If you hope to study Health and Medicine in college, you’ll want to ask some specific questions on your college visits. Bring this list on your next tour!

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