From when I could first remember until I was sixteen, I had not been the baby of my family. Considering that I have always been the youngest person in the household, this becomes an interesting topic of discussion. My grandparents had lived in our house from my oldest moments of memory. As a child, they taught me the wondrous wisdom of the elderly, the sound bites of dignity and reassurance, ancient arts of quilting and comedy. But they were very...

In my college search, I have toured ten campuses and sat through several admission sessions. The single most important aspect about SMU struck me while gazing at the picturesque ceiling of Dallas Hall: this could be home. To describe the day, the sky was dreary; my shoes were soaking wet; I was sick; and the clouds and my nose were dripping incessantly. I had every rational reason to want to leave. But the antsy, anxiety-ridden feeling of yes-yes-can-I-go-home-now? had faded,...

Raised by a substitute teacher, I spent most days staying late while my dad finished his educational duties. My father was the pinnacle of volunteerism: always helpful, always supportive, and always there. My afternoons quickly transformed into assisting teachers with whatever needed to be done, from bulletin boards to laminations. As a part of my high school’s theatre department, I have spent countless hours building sets, writing scripts, finding props, sorting records, and cleaning the department. Bringing that same...

After my time at TCU, I hope to discover a deeper sense of independence and confidence. While I have developed my own inherent self-motivation and personal responsibility, I would like to become confident in my own decisions, knowing that I can take care of myself. With classes that place an interest in human interactions, TCU will give me the background knowledge and opportunities to become more responsible in my endeavors. After spending time increasing my knowledge and becoming comfortable with...

While gazing at Frog Fountain, I realized: this could be home. The more I heard about the academics, the more I wanted to stay. TCU’s Core was engaging, challenging, and exactly what I wanted in a college curriculum. There were small class sizes, helpful professors and kind staff. This gorgeous campus provided a perfect balance of independence and cooperation. I would have the ability to mingle subjects and reach for my dreams, but still have the support of academic...

In my college search, I have toured ten campuses and sat through several admission sessions. The single most important aspect about St. Edward’s struck me while gazing at the picturesque view from the Hilltop: this could be home. To describe the scene, the day was ridiculously hot; I had a migraine; and my feet were sore after the third college tour in as many days. I had every rational reason to want to leave. But the antsy, anxiety-ridden feeling...