Since I was four I remember being dragged to the annual Revlon Run/Walks in Los Angeles. My grandmother is a breast cancer survivor and leader of the Susan G. Komen support group at St. Josephs Hospital in Orange County. She was an active participant in fighting for the cure, and made me one, too. I dreaded being woken up at five in the morning to attend an all-day event. However, I now appreciate having been involved in these events...

Choosing which university to attend is one of the most difficult, and stressful – yet- exciting times of senior year. There are various factors which one must consider when picking a school. It took some time but I eventually made my final decision by taking in a lot of factors. First and foremost, tuition and financial aid, if money is an issue then this should definitely help you narrow down your school-of-choice list. Make a list. Look at which school has the highest tuition and which school would help you the most financially, but also, look for different programs that the...