The amphitheaters of Lincoln Center are impressive structures indeed. Its lighting, architecture, and acoustics complement one another just like the sections of the bands that play in them. But without the orchestra, this is nothing more than just a pretty building. In the deep recesses of my thought, there was a passion without a purpose. Until recently, I was fully convinced that this was the maximum I could achieve with the violin: weeks of preparation requiring meticulous attention to detail...

I take most aspects of life in stride, except cold weather. I really don’t like that. The stinging winter winds, dry air, and slippery ice turn the outdoors into a battle with the elements. So whenever the fall and winter seasons settle in, I prepare like I’m going to war. Before I take my first step out into the skin-peeling cold every day I bundle up in layers of shirts, sweaters, coats. I don a Yankees beanie and...

I'd like to think that college admissions like to hear about people overcoming a challenge, that one should always be trying to improve his or herself. Depending on your essay topic, you should craft a piece that utilizes a certain dislike that you have and expand upon why its necessary to overcome it. A school especially like Northwestern loves students that are well-rounded, unique, quirky, and enjoy doing things that can make them feel uncomfortable at times. By using this...

Volunteer and travel. Explore everything so that when it comes to...

Best academically while also...

Be a very...

Northwestern Crew - Very legitimate club team that seeks growth...