My mother always taught me that a “proper” Dominican lady goes to church on Sundays. She knows to respect the Lord's name and prays everyday. A “proper” Dominican lady knows to stay pure before marriage, if not, no man will give her the time of day, or the respect she deserves. A “proper” Dominican woman’s duties are to cook traditional meals, clean the house top to bottom, and wash the clothes, making sure to use extra fabric softener because...

Growing up in an impoverished neighborhood, I have always had a passion for helping others. During my junior year of high school, I was given the opportunity to participate in a community service activity. In an attempt to make the new year a little bit better for others, my school participated with a local church to feed the homeless. The experience was extremely humbling, and as a result, I still wish to help others in a similar fashion. Through dedication...

I was raised in a very traditional Dominican household in which certain social standards were extremely evident. Stuck between the culture my parents taught me and the one I learned on my own, I grew up craving an escape from their strict traditional ways. From a young age, my mother and I have always stated how we shared such different values. I would express to her how certain ideals didn't have to be set in stone and vice versa. I...

The ability to create my own future is something that strongly empowers me to pursue a greater, higher education. Growing up, I always thought I knew what I wanted to do with my life. I always envisioned myself being a doctor. That would slowly change into wanting to be a lawyer, or an engineer. In reality, I craved a career that was different, something that would challenge my artistic abilities. I ultimately became inspired to incorporate my interests into a...

Throughout my entire life, I have always tried to experience all the things that life has to offer. Even with education, I have strived to gain a diverse academic curriculum in order to broaden my career possibilities. The ability to create my own future is something that strongly empowers me to pursue a greater, higher education. With such an education, I believe I can push myself to do remarkable things in this world, so much so that the word “minority”...

Story telling is the key to my imagination, a place where my deepest thoughts can become the plot twists for the ultimate stories of my alter-egos. One day I can be an American soldier reaching Normandy beach during one of the deadliest moments of WW2 , or maybe even an astronaut investigating a strange noise while aboard the Nostromo in the critically acclaimed science fiction movie, Aliens. Through images and a combination of words, I sketch the beginnings of a possible...

Definitely try to experience summer internships before you start...

Financial aid was a big reason as to why I chose NYU. Really...