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: Examining Environmental Privilege
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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
