As a little girl, my dad would take me to our favorite coffee shop where we would order hot chocolate and sit near the window to people-watch. We made a game out of it, trying to guess a person’s story by the expression on his or her face or the way he or she carried himself/herself. A man with a crease between his eyebrows while looking down at his phone with a briefcase in hand probably received bad...

I knew I was a goner from the very first moment I stepped foot on the NYU campus. As a young girl, I admired NYU from afar with a schoolgirl’s crush. I used to stare awestruck at the tall, sophisticated buildings and vivid violet banners. As I grew older, however, my puppy love evolved into a much deeper connection. I saw the diversity of the student population, a fusion of intellect and talent, and the eagerness with which professors...

They say that in order to reach your highest potential, you should surround yourself with people who will lift you higher which is why I believe that GW is the perfect fit for me. GW has the ideal environment for me to begin the next chapter of my life, as both its location and community create the quintessential atmosphere for me to grow into a more inspired, connected and involved young woman. With a campus in the heart of our...