They call me their friend. Piggyback rides, smiles, and key chains are always the outcome. I never thought I was someone a child was thrilled to see everyday. At 9 am, they would run in cautiously on the cement floor, snagging a hug and uttering the words “I missed you” with a smile. The rest of the day consisted of attention-seeking children, painted hands, and pirate stories. Leadership was never a role I like I was capable of being; I was...

Apart from many other colleges, Occidental has the experiential learning emphasis that I am looking for. I think the essential benefits of experiential learning are developing strong interpersonal and other non-cognitive skills such as motivation, time management, and self-regulation. After four years, I want to be able to come out of college prepared to face adulthood in our multifaceted and pluralistic world. A college should be a community where the classroom and students are not isolated in an “ivory tower”. ...

The best gifts in my opinion are the ones people need, so that is why I bought my friend a belt for Christmas. Everyday she would have her hands in he same position, on her hips ready to hoist up her pants. One day being beltless was completely unbearable; so a quick solution was to tape, yes, tape. She asked me asked me to help tape her, and being a good friend I did. Even though that was fun, I...

What outrages me is how environmental issues are disregarded. As humans living on earth the environment affects us immensely.The biodiversity aspect of the environment boosts the ecosystems productivity. For example, a large number of plant species ensures a great variety crops, natural sustainability for all life forms, and a healthy ecosystem that can recover well after natural disasters. Furthermore, the more rich and diverse the environment is, the more opportunities there are for medical discoveries and economic development. Overtime...

I think the biggest threat to civility is the National Rifle Society (NRA) in the United States. Gun violence kills more approximately 12,000 Americans a year, more than any other country. After numerous school shootings, and limitless homicides, gun control laws have yet to pass, predominately because of one organization, the NRA. The NRA is so powerful, that they are able to spend 18 million dollars on presidential elections and senator votes. By doing this, they are able to target swing states...

They call me their friend. Piggyback rides, smiles, and key chains are always the outcome. I never thought I was someone a child was thrilled to see everyday. At 9 am, they would run in cautiously on the cement floor, snagging a hug and uttering the words “I missed you” with a smile. The rest of the day consisted of attention-seeking children, painted hands, and pirate stories. Leadership was never a role I like I was capable of being; I was...

I think I can contribute in many aspects in the Bryn Mawr community. When I think of Bryn Mawr, I think of women eager to build a strong sense of leadership, responsibility, and experiences. Always being the “quiet -shy” person, I usually feel that taking on leadership is never a role I’m capable of doing. I think being immersed in a community that has many opportunities will help me grow into the person I want to be. For example,...

Currently I’m curious about sciences and visual/studio art. There is a range of sciences that I’ve come to be attracted to: physics, earth science, and environmental science. Recently, I’ve gotten more into physics when I took conceptual physics in 11th grade. It was a course that I did surprisingly well in; but, also enjoyed because every class involved titillating lab projects. I have adored physics so much that I’ve explored areas such as engineering, robotics,...

"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, "Uglies" by Scott Westerfield, "Oh the Places You'll Go" by Doctor Seuss, "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe, and "Free to Be You and Me" have all piqued my interests in distinguishing ways. Although I would have to say that "Oh the Places You'll Go" has influenced me the most. Even though it is a children's book it's timeless and is a must read for all ages. "Oh the Places You'll Go" is...

What outrages me is how environmental issues are disregarded. As humans living on earth the environment affects us immensely.The biodiversity aspect of the environment boosts the ecosystems productivity. For example, a large number of plant species ensures a great variety crops, natural sustainability for all life forms, and a healthy ecosystem that can recover well after natural disasters. Furthermore, the more rich and diverse the environment is, the more opportunities there are for medical discoveries and economic development. Overtime...