There isn’t a single event that has affected me more in my life than my father's illness. Growing up I was attached to my dad’s hip; I was the definition of “Daddy’s little girl.” Unfortunately, this picture-perfect reality was turned upside-down the summer of 2008 when my dad was admitted to a mental facility. I knew my life was changed forever when I saw him in the hospital wearing that white gown, and he didn’t know who...

There isn’t a single event that has affected me more in my life than my father's illness. Growing up I was attached to my dad’s hip; I was the definition of “Daddy’s little girl.” Unfortunately, this picture-perfect reality was turned upside-down the summer of 2008 when my dad was admitted to a mental facility. I knew my life was changed forever when I saw him in the hospital wearing that white gown, and he didn’t know who...

For my supplemental essays for Stanford I had to write a hypothetical letter to my future roommate describing myself, talk about an experience that intellectually excited me, and talk about one of my commitments. I also had to answer many small "about me" questions that included my "favorites."

From the grants to volunteer at non-profits to having the opportunity to listen to Reverend Jesse Jackson and Oscar Grant's mother, the opportunities at Stanford University are...