As I walk toward the trunk of a red Nissan Altima with a bottle of laundry detergent, I catch a middle-aged Latina woman smiling underneath… Read More
College Essay: Leading During the Pandemic
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College Essay: Thank You, Baby Zenaib
As a 13-year-old, I remember eagerly awaiting the birth of my sister, who would be my fourth sibling. Her short life would forever change me. … Read More
College Essay: Gift of Sight
The clouds in my grandfather’s eyes overtook me, drowning my heart. His gaze was soft and kind, filled with love. With a wide smile he… Read More
College Essay: Battling Rare Diseases
“Tag, you’re it!” he yells, barely touching my back as I jump onto the gray concrete barrier that separates the playground sand from the rest… Read More
College Essay: Pledge for Better Care
Imagine walking down the street and seeing people throw glances at you like you’re weird or different because of who you are. I am a… Read More
College Essay: My Caretaking Passion
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
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
