A single drop of sweat rolled over the edge of my eyebrow, down my face, and onto my bright blue blouse. My anklets hit my feet on every beat, making my feet throb with pain each step I made. Spots appeared in my vision when I looked up even slightly; the lights blinded me for a split second. As my feet struck the stage with all the power I could muster, the surface reverberated carrying the vibrations of my anklet...

I chose to attend the University of Texas at Austin because it was the best choice for me and what I want to do with my life. UT has nationally ranked programs in almost every field and major, endless opportunities for research and other types of campus and community involvement, and is very good about making the enormous school feel smaller and more intimate. I knew that if I suddenly decided that business was not the avenue I wanted to pursue, or if I wanted to add...