"We are doing the best we can." Everyone has heard this phrase and most simply shrug it off, but to me, it means so much. Anytime we needed something, we heard it. When I was younger, it was frustrating to hear, but now I realize the how true those words are. Now, I know how hard my parents really worked to do their best. My parents have always struggled financially, but they have never let the monetary burden hinder them...

Walking through the halls of the Pulitzer prize-winning photographs in the Newseum in Washington D.C. was an overwhelming barrage of emotion varying from extreme sorrow to infectious joy. One photograph, however, stood out in a way that I will never forget. The photograph was taken by Kevin Carter and depicted a young, starving Sudanese girl who had fallen on her way to a nearby food center. Behind her, a collared vulture was perched, seemingly counting down the seconds before...

"We are doing the best we can." Everyone has heard this phrase and most simply shrug it off, but to me, it means so much. Anytime we needed something, we heard it. When I was younger, it was frustrating to hear, but now I realize the how true those words are. Now, I know how hard my parents really worked to do their best. My parents have always struggled financially, but they have never let the monetary burden hinder them...

I recommend definitely getting a summer job before going off to...

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With as many schools as there are in the nation, it can be very difficult to narrow the list down. I kept three things in mind when looking at potential schools: location, financial aid, and campus atmosphere. I new that I wanted to go to college away...

After college, I plan on attending grad school to earn my master's and eventually...

I ultimately chose Vassar because of their close-knit vibe and low stress outlook on academics. Vassar professors truly want...