Over three hundred million cubic miles of wonder… The ocean holds so much mystery, yet it has always been a place of peace for me. The way she dresses herself in every combination of blue and green as if attempting to communicate her mood mesmerizes me. The way my vast, aquamarine friend leaves me tiny gifts on the seashore each morning leaves me in wonder of her capabilities and the treasures from her heart. Simply sitting on the sand, watching...

When you walk into our new home, the first signs of me you’ll spot will be my succulent plants by the window, basking in California sunshine. I’ll be outside enjoying a break from Florida’s humidity, scouting out the perfect path for afternoon jogs. My plants will follow me cross-country because I have grown passionately close to them. When I encounter a new topic that peaks my interest, whether it’s a musician, my new Arduino kit, or...

Wrote a lot of essays that showed personal growth.

If you're going into STEM, I would definitely...