Two years later, my mother received the devastating news that she had breast cancer. A similar situation ensued. Again mom was gone for long hours receiving treatment while dad accompanied her. As a ten-year-old, I had a somewhat better understanding of the matter but was still rather naïve. It was an especially trying time because I was changing schools and felt quite lonely in the new surroundings. Also, dad, stressed out over financial and medical bills, bought, with loans,...

My mother is a college queen. She seems to know every little detail about colleges after my sister’s journey of applying. After looking for schools to apply to mom recommended I apply to Vassar. I had no clue what or where this school was so I decided to research every detail I could find and I was fell in love. Vassar had many great qualities that fit me. It is located in New York and only a 30-minute drive...