Some people seem to come out of the womb holding paint brushes and color pencils. While I had friends whose five minute “doodles” could win the admiration of the entire class, I struggled to keep my stick figures from looking too revolting. I knew it wasn’t that I lacked creativity, as I had often been lauded for my problem-solving skills. Art was just....an entirely different realm. The moment I picked up a camera, though, everything changed. To my...

Claremont McKenna has long been a school that I have desired to go to. There is no single element that influences me but instead there are many fabulous aspects about this school that appeal to me. With the 9:1 student to teacher ratio at Claremont McKenna, I would be able to get to know my professors on a personal level, just as I love doing. The consortium and Athenaeum are other unique aspects of Claremont McKenna. Being able to hear from...