While family tensions and divorce are regrettably common in today's society, my parents' divorce and subsequent legal confrontations have marred and continue to adversely affect my life. Tensions between my parents resulted in my sister and I unwittingly assuming the role of peacekeepers at a young age and we were both fundamentally changed by that role. Ever since the first grade, my parents have been polarized regarding two main issues: finances and child custody. As I grew older, I began...

USC students are known to be involved. Briefly describe a non-academic pursuit (such as service to community or family, a club or sport, or work, etc.,) that best illustrates who you are, and why it is important to you. (250 word limit) I have thoroughly enjoyed participating in policy debate at my high school and through the Dallas Urban Debate Alliance. Our program may not widely recognized, but debate has provided me with a productive medium to propel new ideas into...

USC has a specific feel to it's acceptance pool and student body. It sounds stereotypical but it takes...

I felt far more welcomed at USC than other colleges I visited. There's an...

Photography, Job at the...

IR 210 with Stephen Lamy. Lamy is the professor that convinced me...

Insightful, Athletic,...