I always despised my family’s expectation I would become a medical professional. The majority of my family is in the medical field, not to mention… Read More
Tag Archives: College Essay
College Essay: Retracing My Roots
Will they still like me? The question resounds in my head when I am 14 years old. Over and over as I wait in the… Read More
College Essay: Books as Refuge
Walking into the hospital at 9 years old and going to see my father, who got in an accident due to his alcoholism, I winced… Read More
College Essay: Basketball Bonds
Having a daughter at the age of 19 wasn’t in Nate Lockett’s life plan. My dad’s plan was to go to college, get a degree… Read More
College Essay: Broadcasting Firsts
On Valentine’s Day 2020, I learned I earned the opportunity to host my very own radio broadcast for the first time. My first episode was… Read More
College Essay: Examining Environmental Privilege
When I was 14, I had no knowledge of environmental privilege and injustice. I lived in a neighborhood and city where corporations didn’t dump waste… Read More
College Essay: Little Sister, My Teacher
I peeked over the incubator at the tiny bundle of cloth and stared at your peaceful, angelic face lying peacefully in it. Beautiful lashes fluttered… Read More
College Essay: Adapting to Change
I am wrapped warmly in my thin, soft, rainbow blanket looking up at my mother and father in a blurry haze. For the next 15… Read More
College Essay: Working Toward Varsity
“Varsity is a lot more physical. You have to be willing to push back.” Coach’s words echoed in my head. The varsity girls were fearless… Read More
College Essay: Introvert in COVID
The phone rings. Should I pick it up? It’s my friend Kylie. She probably wants to ask me to hang out. So, I give it… Read More
College Essay: Knowing My Grandmother
As I watch my mother spread my grandmother’s ashes around the tree’s roots, I am relieved. She’s always wanted to visit Africa; after 19 years,… Read More
Boot Camp Goes Virtual
College Essay Boot Camp returned to ThreeSixty Journalism this summer. Because of the current pandemic, Boot Camp looked a little different this year. Instead of… Read More
College Essay: Nursing My Father
My heart was beating rapidly against my chest, as I was getting out of my sister’s car. I was visiting my dad once again for… Read More
College Essay: A Beautiful Girl
Listen to the digital audio version of “A Beautiful Girl.” It was the first day of the third grade. I walked reluctantly into my… Read More
College Essay: Grandma’s Room
Listen to the digital audio version of “Grandma’s Room.” I can remember feeling the loud silence as I walked into the hospital room. The sight… Read More
College Essay: Just an Ordinary Girl’s Struggles
Listen to the digital audio version of “Just an Ordinary Girl’s Struggles.” Ever since I was little, I’ve faced many problems, but the biggest… Read More