My parents and grandparents have always inspired me to improve on what previous generations have laid as a foundation for us. My grandparents, who were born and raised in Mexico, did not have access to educational opportunities such as those in the United States. At a young age, they were both expected to work in the fields in order to contribute to the families' financial needs. Despite only having a second grade education, my grandfather worked hard and saved along...

I believe that Northwestern will allow me to get the most out of my undergraduate education –specifically the emphasis Northwestern places on research. In the Department of Chemical Engineering, there are several faculty members, including Milan Mrksich, working with the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center and I would love to reach out to him and work on his projects since medicine is another field that interests me. Another important aspect of Northwestern is the opportunity to collaborate with others,...