This is not an essay of me trying to persuade anyone to feel a certain way about abortion. This is an essay about how I took a chance to challenge a belief and to see the opposite side of it. No one told me what to believe. I was able to go out into the world and experience life for myself and make a decision as to where I stand. It has taught me to challenge not only myself, but...

Why I wished to attend their school.

When I think about the world I come from, I think of what immediately surrounds me. I also think about what factor has had the most impact on my life. For me, that would be my family. I was born the youngest of three daughters. I have two truly amazing parents, Paul and Marybeth, who I am extremely grateful for. I also have two beautiful older sisters who I am lucky to have. My parents have always been a great...

Lots of things factored in: my...