Opening a heavy steel door, I stepped on a dusty rectangular concrete block. At nine years old, I ran up 14 flights of stairs in my apartment building every day to become a faster runner. While it seemed an endless climb, the stairs toughened my body and my mentality one step at a time. The experiences of my life as a track-and-field athlete have been the staircase that led me to where I am now. Step 1: I was inspired for the...

I finally stopped my college search when I found Tufts. I am drawn to Tufts because people here interact in every aspect: courses, community, and even religions. At Nolop, engineers and creative thinkers gather to materialize ideas. In every YouTube video, friends of different backgrounds portray joyful moments. At the interfaith center, various religious groups meet to increase the understanding of others. I also love the inclusive culture that fosters students stepping across boundaries. While discussing various favourite points about...