When I was 8 years old I discovered my inner physician. My father was suddenly unable to walk due to a knee injury and had to have ACL reconstruction with a sterile cadaver graft. After surgery he was discharged with a set of crutches, a “Bellovac©” machine to drain blood clots and a set of instructions for my mother to follow for the next several weeks to prevent fluids from accumulating in his reconstructed knee. To my mother’s horror she...

Among the many qualities I have researched, heard, and witnessed, there are a few that are key to my desire to attend Northwestern. Someday I hope to attend medical school and be in a healthcare profession and I feel that NU’s 3 10 –week courses and large pool of academic programs will provide me with unparalleled experience. Programs such as the Integrated Science Program and the highly selective Bio scientist Program offer unique opportunities to delve even more in to my...

“She feels like Carolina/ Looks like California” ~ Carolina by Parmalee. These are the lyrics that define me as a North Carolina and California hybrid. I spent most of my childhood immersed in the culture of the small- town South. What does this mean? I have an open and friendly spirit. Community and social gatherings hold a special place in my heart. Bluegrass and barbeque are like Seven and Up. I love country activities such as hiking and horse riding and...

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