“I’ve been using OpenStax since seventh grade, and it’s helped me in so many classes,” said Jeffrey Zhong, a doctoral student in computer science at Princeton University. “The fact that it’s free takes a lot of pressure off, especially as a first-generation college student. I liked using OpenStax on my laptop or tablet and reviewing the study questions. I’m so thankful that these resources were there for me, and I’m glad they will continue to exist for more generations to come.” Access matters..

The OpenStax virtual pep rally continues with a story from our Managing Director, Daniel Williamson — whose educational journey started with a degree in opera and later led him back to school for an MBA... while still working full-time! For Daniel, student success can be summed up as one word: Discovery. Watch his video to hear his recommendations on discovering what sparks your curiosity and developing the confidence needed to tackle things that may feel impossible at first. In Daniel's words,