Traveling and setting out into a world where my eyes don’t always quite comprehend what they see, has gifted me with wisdoms that have helped me transition from childhood to adulthood. I have grown older with each new destination I’ve visited, and have evolved into a more mature person. Witnessing extreme poverty has become one of my greatest teachers, once you see it and feel it around you, an honest heart and mind loses its innocence and is...

I would recommend volunteering abroad while in high school. It’s most ideal for such an experience to take place during your summer before your senior year. However, you can chose any year that works best for you, and it doesn’t only have to be the summer! You can chose to go on a trip during your winter, or spring break. Aside from standing out in the applicant pool with such an unforgettable experience, it also gives you something amazing to write about in your college essays and supplements. Two schools that accepted me made a personal reference to...