Working with children and helping them thrive had been a passion of mine for many years now. It gives me tremendous amounts of pleasure witnessing children grow and overcome obstacles. Throughout my first three years of high school, I was constantly debating whether or not I wanted to become a children’s psychologist, a pediatric nurse, or an elementary school teacher. It wasn’t until I began noticing a problem in my nephew’s speech that I realized exactly what...

It was six in the morning when I woke up to the sound of my mother’s horrific shriek across the hall. I immediately rushed to my little brother’s room and found him buried in my father's shaking arms. My mother was shouting on the phone while tears were streaming down her puffy cheeks. My brother’s pale face and purple lips gave us a sign that something was drastically wrong. Grasping for air, he reached out his arms...

A couple of years ago, my cousin went through what may be the hardest time of his life. Dealing with the shameful divorce of his parents, he only wished for their problems to get resolved so things would get better within his family. Getting bullied by older kids on a daily basis was yet another thing he had to endure in his life. School should have been an escape from his home, a sanctuary, but instead it was only a...

Ever since I was a little girl, my parents would remind me every day that I could achieve anything I wanted in life as long as I set my mind to it. I have kept their support and encouragement dear to my heart through everything that I have decided to pursue in school, whether it’s been sports, challenging classes, or organizations. That being said, when I pushed myself to be the best that I could be, I was able...

There are unique and various types of organizations throughout college. I specifically choose to join a spirit group (similar to a sorority) and a group called NSSLHA, which...

If I could change anything about my school, it would be...

My post-college plans are to attend graduate school for speech pathology. My major requires a Master's...

There are many things that can set you apart from other applicants. The most important, in my opinion, are the essays. I have always been a good writer, so I took a lot of time and consideration...

Transferring schools is honestly a bit stressful. I attended Texas State University my first year, and transferred to UT my second year. It just like...

I love everything about my university, University of Texas at Austin. The location is very convenient - around local and chain restaurants, bus stops, shopping areas, and night life. The campus is beautiful and is very safe. Austin is a...