I am perched on the corner of a couch in front of the TV, excited to watch a new Disney movie, Beauty and the Beast. I have already identified my favorite character, the princess who has the same long brown hair as I. She visits the library to borrow her favorite book for the third time. I wonder how someone could want to read a book twice, never mind three times. When she exits the library, she is already engrossed...

For this essay, I was asked to describe where I am from. Here is my response: I am from Alexis. Although I choose to go by a nickname, I still hold onto the meaning of my given name: helper of mankind. Since a young age I have strived to embody the spirit of my name. Over the years, this has taken many forms, including volunteering at my church, participating in Habitat for Humanity, and leading a community service group at...

For this essay, I was asked to imagine a journey I would like to take. Here is my response: Picture this: three girls, a jar of Nutella, a list of places to which to go, and no idea of how the journey will unfold. It will not be an easy adventure—there will be highs and lows, peace and uncertainty, excitement and frustration. Nothing will be set in stone. I cannot imagine anything more thrilling. A few years ago, my...

The best class I've taken at Kenyon is History of the Book. I signed up for the class only mildly interested--it fulfills a requirement for my major,...

passionate, scholarly,...

I chose Kenyon because it felt like home. As cliche as it...