Whenever I embrace that baby Mickey Mouse stuffed animal, I can smell her scent. Whenever I see my mother, I see her face. My grandmother, though she passed away eight years ago, is still a huge part of my life, shaping what I want to become. Growing up, my brothers and I spent the majority of our time with my grandparents. One thing that always perplexed me was what my grandmother did for a living. My mother explained to me...

College is a time about learning about one’s self and what they want to become, and I believe Columbia University is the best place for me to do so. Yes, being located in the largest city in the United States is a factor, but, for me, The Core appeals to me. Everyone goes into college with a mindset of what we may want to do with our lives, but it can all change. I believe that with the curriculum...

Books read for pleasure in the past year 1984, Clockwork Orange, Brave New World, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Catcher and the Rye, Catch-22, The Time Machine, Ender’s Game, The Invisible Man, Dr. Faustus Required reading most enjoyed in last year Bless Me, Ultima, The Great Gatsby, Pygmalion, Silas Marner, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Fall of the House of Usher Print or Electronic Publications read regularly The Sacramento Bee, The New York Times Films, Performances, Exhibits, Etc....