The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said. No matter the language, no matter the society, there is always a method of communication between organisms. Most humans in today’s society communicate through the means of palpable discussion – through speech. Not I. My communication is silent – it does not require hearing, but watching, seeing. Only then can it be understood. I began dancing at the age of eight. At that early age, I did not know it,...

I grew up in a household of six people. For as long as I can remember, my family and I have struggled to make ends meet. Growing up in an underprivileged, low income household has certainly influenced the way I perceive life. My three siblings and I are first generation Americans. Both of my parents were born and raised in Vietnam. Like many others before them, my parents married and immigrated to America, seeking a new land of opportunities and...