I stood at the podium with the American flagged draped around my back, bronze medal around my neck, as my friends cheered. It was a chilly July in South Africa and for the first time in months I was satisfied. My goals had finally been met. When I look in the mirror I see a confident, dedicated, and experienced person. I always wonder what person I would see had I never trained in Shukokai karate. I started karate when I...

During my college selection process I visited over a dozen schools. In Boston University, I found my perfect choice. My goal is to attend a school that will allow me to obtain an education that provides knowledge of a specific subject area on top of a liberal arts foundation. When BU visited my high school, I learned about the College of General Studies. At the recent Fall Visit Day, I was able to tour the CGS building and speak at...

For Boston University, they do not...