I’m sometimes asked who is my favorite band. My response is consistently prefaced with “Well, I’m someone who always has trouble picking favorites, especially in music, because there are so many different ways to approach and think about music. I have trouble picking a favorite genre, nevermind a favorite musician.” When they push me to come up with someone, I consistently end up saying My Chemical Romance. I always end up choosing them, not only because I like...

I’m applying to Goucher because the world is becoming more global and with Goucher’s study abroad program I know that Goucher is a place where I will encounter perspectives from all over; because Baltimore is a city filled with opportunity and fun; because the focus on being green is important; because the learning atmosphere is not just present in the classroom and learning is a part of life; because there are all kinds of arts opportunities; and because...

"Write about how you will contribute to Bryn Mawr how the Honor Code will affect that." I’ve loved learning since I was very young, but I have trouble with learning being about textbooks and lectures alone. I enjoy delving into ideas and bringing them to life. Due to this, I would be an active member of class, working with others to better my understanding, and engaging with my teachers about both subjects from class and subjects from other areas. ...

"How will you add to Macalester?" I love learning. To me, life is about looking at the world around me and figuring it out. To me, that’s the only thing in the world worth doing, besides sharing that world you find with others. This means that the opportunity to attend a school where I can talk with my professors will not be wasted on me. I can imagine few things more fun than discussing issues with someone and finding...

Think about doing a gap year between high school and college. They can be a nice chance to...