I’ve always cared a little too much about things. To be able to make people smile, to make them laugh has always seemed like the… Read More
College Essay: Discovering Myself
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College Essay: I’m a Playwright
I was in the sixth grade at Fair Middle School when I started to be a playwright. My dad has his master’s degree in film…. Read More
College Essay: Path to Recovery
I remember when my friend handed me the oblong, white pill with little red specks. I knew what it was, but I thought I was different… Read More
College Essay: Identity in Adoption
“Where are you from?” is a common icebreaker that I’ve struggled with my entire life. I was born in Huehuetenango, Guatemala, and was adopted and… Read More
College Essay: Dreams of Being a Doctor
“Dios mío, no puede ser (God, this can’t be),” said my mom, sobbing. Memories of all the moments I lived with my mom flashed through… Read More
College Essay: Quinceañera Made Me Brave
I stood frozen in front of 250 people at my quinceañera. I could feel my pulse in the palms of my cold, pale hands, which… Read More
College Essay: Becoming Independent
My parents hardly ever agreed with one another. Growing up in a house with four children caused many complications for us. As children, we wanted… Read More
College Essay: Yes, I am Ecuadorian
“Build the wall, build the wall!” the boy cried out. I was on edge, sitting in my chair and loudly tapping my foot. My old,… Read More
College Essay: Overcoming Social Anxiety
“William, you’re up first,” the teacher said excitedly. I was instantly anxious when my ninth-grade English teacher announced I would be the first person presenting…. Read More
Radio Camp: Twice as Nice
Sixteen students from the Twin Cities and outstate Minnesota produced their first stories for air at ThreeSixty’s Radio Broadcast Camp, held in partnership with MPR… Read More
