I love food. And I come from a family where everybody loves food too. Food was a powerful thing in my family—it was more than just a way for our bodies to get nutrients—it was family bonding. It was memories. It was a form of art. The only difference between the rest of my family and me? My family could cook—my grandma created traditional Taiwanese dishes like lu rou fan; my mom bakes the best Parmesan breaded...

Growing up as a CTY and Encore Coda, in-the-woods kind of camp kid, I appreciate traditions. I appreciate warm, tight-knit communities that celebrate together and support each other. Most of all, I appreciate a place with a healthy blend of both academia and social interaction. Listening to stories of the Dance Marathon, the guarding and painting of the Rock, Dillo Day, I know that Northwestern has this unique culture that I’ve been looking for filled with traditions that give...

I love food. And I come from a family where everybody loves food too. Food was a powerful thing in my family—it was more than just a way for our bodies to get nutrients—it was family bonding. It was memories. It was a form of art. The only difference between the rest of my family and me? My family could cook—my grandma created traditional Taiwanese dishes like lu rou fan; my mom bakes the best Parmesan breaded...

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