Who am I? I am a complex assortment of emotions and decisions, hopes and fears, wishes and wish-nots. I often feel like I don’t even understand myself. How I got here is, surprisingly, easier to trace. The abusive relationship between my parents forced me to become independent and also taught me to have compassion for those in need. The pain it caused also led me to seek renewal and healing, which I found through a personal recommitment to my...

Why the University of Michigan? My choice has as much to do with where it will take me as where I come from. As a student musician I often find myself forced to choose between quality academics and a professional musical community. It would be easier to choose one and call it a day but I want both. Without ample opportunity for critical thinking and academic discussion I find myself bored and undermotivated. However I also see music as an...

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Michigan is more than just a Big 10 school and they like...

It's okay to apply to different schools for different majors. I didn't...