From the time I was able to hold a pencil I began drawing little doodles which would eventually develop into exceptional works of art. Through years of practice I’ve evolved my skills as an artist in various mediums. My personal and academic experience has prepared me to further my education in art and reach my career goal. I’ve always have had a passion for art, I would always enjoy going to the art museums with my grandparents and...

My name is Evan Kieron; I’m 17 years old and attend Almana High School. I was diagnosed with depression since about 7th grade at age 13 after a death of a close friend that committed suicide. I was bullied through middle school and still am tormented in high school. I get shoved into lockers, people purposefully step on the back of my shoes making me trip, I get called fat and other names all the time. My life became more difficult...

The world I come from has roots based in ancient civilizations with unique traditions and culture, with a strong focus around respect for family and the environment. Growing up in Texas and Oklahoma allowed me to immerse in the Mexican culture as well as Native American. Having a family with a distinct and culturally diverse background has impacted my life and artwork in various ways. When I was younger I recall the time my grandfather told me and my siblings...

In my life I try to live by having no regrets for my actions or choices because I believe that everything happens for a reason. Even if there are difficult times to deal with in the end you will learn something from the experience. However everyone has a moment in their life whenever they wish there was reset or undo button. If I had a chance to have one “do-over” in life it would be my family vacation when I...

The world I come from has roots based in a civilization with unique traditions and culture, with a strong focus around family. Growing up in Texas allowed me to be near my family as well as the Mexican culture. Having a family with a distinct and diverse background has impacted my life in various ways. My parents grew up in Texas, while my mother came from an Irish family, my dad and his side of the family originate from Mexico....

The future is something that’s unknown and uncertain; many things can change in a person’s life in a decade. I might not exactly know where I’ll be in ten years but I will be in my late 20s which means I would have accomplished many things. By that time I would have graduated from college, established myself as an independent fine artist, and be an activist for human rights and equality in my community. An online search...

All throughout my life I’ve experienced that as time passes it eases the burden of hardships. My favorite lyric is from the band La Dispute which says that “it must be true what people say that only time can heal the pain.” I have come to believe that only time can all wounds, both emotionally and physically, because for a quarter of my life I’ve suffered with depression and anxiety for which the only remedy has been time. ...

One of the biggest challenges faced by college students is the cost of a secondary education. Many high school graduates and dropouts are deciding not to attend college because of the financial implications and hardships of paying for a college education. The amount of time spent filling out applications, touring multiple colleges, and competing for scholarships seems daunting and unrelenting which discourages young adults from furthering their education after high school. This issue can be addressed by creating a centralized...

In order for my parents to send me to college we’ve had to cut extra expenses and I spend most of the time filling out as many scholarships as possible. Being in the middle class means that our family doesn’t qualify for government funding but we don’t have enough money to get through college without loans or debt. Besides not having all the financial resources to pay for my education, my parents also expect to send my...

At first, the jump from high school to college appears to be terrifying but then all you have to do is take everything one step at a time. The amount of time spent filling out applications, touring multiple colleges, and competing for scholarships seems daunting and unrelenting but the determination of an individual is part of the traits needed to succeed. From an early age I’ve always demonstrated the characteristics of being a leader: being an effective public speaker,...

I chose my school based on financial reasons because it was close to home and I didn't have to live on campus. I...