In the summer 2020, my pastor asked if I wanted to participate in a theology camp. I wasn’t originally interested, but when I heard writing… Read More
College Essay: A Woman Named Rose
Tag Archives: Voices
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: I Am Muslim, I Am Black
I am Yasmin Mohamed Sheikh Abdurahman Noor Sheikh Mohamed Hussein. I am Somali. I am American. I am Muslim. I am a Black woman. I… 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: Succeeding with Special Ed
Special ed. Those are scary words. I thought people viewed me as an idiotic outcast who wasn’t as rational or smart as the other students… 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
College Essay: I Will Not Stop
“Las cosas que empiezan nunca paran.” The things that start never end. The spring day that took it all away; the existence of them was… Read More
