The Color of Intelligence “You don’t act black.” Such is a statement that appears in a hypocritical nation. Our society externally supports the advancement and education of its people, but many harbor stereotypes that have a negative effect on a large group of people in America. There should be an important question raised in America: What is the relationship between an individual and their skin color? In my experiences, I have encountered jokes describing me as the “whitest black”...

Among art, science, and law, art is the most crucial part of the society. Within art comes every manner of expression used by humankind to further itself. These forms of expression, which are essential to creating the culture of society, include music, language, storytelling, drama, beliefs, and religion. Each one of these forms requires the abstract qualities of art to exist and express itself. In addition, art unifies the population of a society. In society, art brings people together through...

1. What experience in high school has mattered most to you? How do you see this experience influencing your decision-making in college? My Theory of Knowledge (TOK) class has been my most meaningful experience in high school. As the cornerstone of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, this class serves to create well-rounded and socially aware students. High school students rarely have the opportunity to examine their world philosophically. I do not know of many high schools that offer their students a...