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Opinion and Commentary

College Essay: One or the Other

Priya Yang
September 2023 Priya Yang College Essay, Summer Camp, Voices

When you juggle three things at once, it’s always going to be hard at first. But once you get it, you will learn how to… Read More

College Essay: Crossing the Finish Line

María José Plotts
September 2023 María José Plotts College Essay, Summer Camp, Voices

“Good luck! Race hard, not only for yourself but for all of us and God’s glory,” I whispered to my teammates as we waited for… Read More

College Essay: A Cup of Tea

ThreeSixty Journalism
September 2023 Aisha Ibrahim College Essay, Voices

Somali tea has always had a special place in my heart. Every Saturday afternoon, my mom drives my twin sister and me to my auntie’s… Read More

College Essay: Believing in 2nd Chances

Amy Anderson
September 2023 Amy Anderson College Essay, Summer Camp, Voices

I sat in the taxi on the way to the LaGuardia Airport in Queens with tears streaming down my face. Through the glass, I said… Read More

College Essay: Finding My Best Self

Kaya Williams
September 2023 Kaya Williams College Essay, Summer Camp, Voices

As a toddler, I wanted to know what happened in Applebee’s kitchen. So, I looked. Even though I don’t remember it, my family loves to… Read More

College Essay: Serving Boiled Pork

Hannah Vang
September 2023 Hannah Vang College Essay, Summer Camp, Voices

I placed the bowl of boiled pork on the long, white table filled with old men laughing and drinking beer. An elder tapped my shoulder,… Read More

College Essay: A Change of Heart

Julia Jackson
September 2023 Julia Jackson College Essay, Summer Camp, Voices

The summer before my freshman year I was ecstatic. My coach had previously told me if I kept things up I could play soccer in… Read More

College Essay: Accepting a Disability

Elliott Bijnagte
September 2023 Elliott Bijnagte College Essay, Summer Camp, Voices

I had never thought about what it would mean to have a disability.   Then in fourth grade I had my first seizure. I woke up… Read More

College Essay: The Game of Chess

Alex Yupa Chimborazo
September 2023 Alex Yupa Chimborazo College Essay, Summer Camp, Voices

Chess has helped me become a better person by improving my knowledge and skills. The game is beneficial for me because it teaches me brainstorming,… Read More

College Essay: Freedom Through Dance

Sydney Baudin
September 2023 Sydney Baudin College Essay, Summer Camp, Voices

 I watched my dancers walk out from the wings, wearing the white costumes we carefully picked out, and onto the brightly lit stage, presenting themselves… Read More

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