After having a negative high school experience, I took the two years after graduation to figure out who I was as a person. As I stayed home and attended community college, I became a new person. I gained confidence and drive, and was determined to make the next two years at a four-year institution the best years of my life. While I wasn't studying for my classes I was nannying two little boys and learning all about patience, respect, and...

To me, Times Square in New York City is a snapshot of the world. I have visited Times Square on several occasions, and as I’ve grown up I’ve also gained an appreciation for the huge amount of diversity it holds. When I first glance at a photograph of Times Square, the bright flashing lights of the billboards immediately strike me. They speak to the appreciation our culture has for artistic expression, and how we are able to celebrate...

The University of Virginia would be the perfect environment to help me reach my goal of earning a business degree as well as possibly furthering my studies in management. At the University of Virginia, the small class sizes will help integrate me into the college community by forming strong relationships not only with other motivated students, but also with highly qualified professors that have experienced the field of business in the real world. Inside the classroom, I will be able...

Be yourself. You will end up where you are meant to....

My favorite course thus far has to be my Mergers and Acquisitions class....

Driven, excited,...

When you visit UVA, it looks like everyone is the stereo-typical sorority girl or...

Working with charities, getting an...

I never thought I would go to UVA. I always thought it was too...