An argument escalated on the corner of Stewart and Dupont in downtown Flint, as seventeen year old Jaylin Morris quickly passed by on his way home from the corner gas station. In an unmitigated rage, one of the men rapidly drew a Colt 1911 from the depths of his overcoat. Before Jaylin could escape the shooter’s range, shots were fired. The familiar sounds echoed through the city like church bells ringing at noon. Jaylin had been shot. He clutched the...

Prove m = an intrinsic desire to make a difference. Having experienced a poverty-stricken environment existing within my own community throughout my childhood, I am acutely aware of the adverse realities afflicting cities throughout the United States. By witnessing my own community’s irrevocable desire to rise up out of the ashes of poverty and despair, I am inspired to aid cities such as Flint and Philadelphia in any way I can. These slices of pure joy are illustrated in my...

One by one, we gracefully stepped on stage, smiling from ear to ear and gazing out into the lively, cheering crowd. Once everyone was in place, we motioned to each other to begin our final bow. In a simple, harmonized act, we delicately raised and lowered each of our limbs, closing out another wonderful year at Studio 93 School of Dance. After being introduced to the art of dance, I immediately became enamored by its sheer beauty and opportunity for complete...

Cameras began rolling and stage lights powered up as Simon Sinek prepared to take the stage to film his TED talk on “How Great Leaders Inspire Change.” The audience eagerly took their seats as Sinek embarked on his exploration of the work ethics of some of our country’s most revered leaders and pioneers. As Sinek progressed through his presentation, he repeatedly stated, “People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.” This way of thinking...

nterests in uncharted territories, and ability to remain devoted to my faith. After discovering the beauty of Notre Dame through a current Notre Dame student, I recognized how the university not only fosters my ambitions, but thrives on them as well. At Notre Dame, I would be afforded with the opportunity to explore all my academic and cultural curiosities through both my coursework and extracurricular activities. During the day, I would be hard at work studying the innate intricacies and...

Prove m = love for problem solving. Ever since elementary school, my eccentric affinity for numbers emerged from my love for challenges and problem solving. I adored the ability to pursue math problems and piece together answers like puzzles. However, I never fully realized the magnitude of my fascination until I was immersed in the staggering application of proof to abstract mathematics. Prove n = fascination for abstract mathematics. While sitting in my Abstract Algebra course, I found myself surrounded by puzzling...

I crave an education that embraces the passion for learning, encourages the passion for new interests, and embodies the passion for community service. After discovering the beauty of the University of Virginia through a current U.Va. student, I recognized how the university not only fosters these ambitions, but thrives on them as well. At U.Va., I would be afforded the opportunity to explore all my academic and cultural curiosities through both my coursework and extracurricular activities. During the...

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