If there is one place in the world where I am content, it is Sunday dinner at my Grandma’s house. There are three courses of the Italian food that no one will ever be able to cook just like my grandmother does. The oval table it’s served on is surrounded by three generations of my mom’s family all taking the opportunity to relax at dinner together to take a breath and rejuvenate for the upcoming week. Although...

For me, Davidson is the perfect balance of the southern feel that I am looking for and the liberal arts education that I am truly passionate about. Many of the schools near Davidson have a lot more students and not as strong of academics. On the other hand, schools with a similar size and education tend to be in the North, which is where I have spent my entire life. I want the adventure of a new region and its...

I’m a Republican. My parents are, my brother is, and most of my friends are. However, this often leads people to “anticipate [my] argument” on social issues incorrectly. For example, at the beginning of this year, I walked out of my dorm room wearing a “Choate Young Republicans” t-shirt. Immediately, I had 3 freshmen asking, “Are you against gay marriage?” “Are you actually pro-life?” “Do you have a heart?” My answers surprised them. “No, no, and uhh…yes.” They couldn�...

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I declined other schools because I feel like Vanderbilt is ultimately the best education relative to...

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