Ever since I was a child, I have always loved puzzles. It doesn't matter it was a word search, sudoku, or a game like cribbage or rummy because I love them all. I'm always doing them, in the car, in my bunk at camp, or in the living room with my family while they watch Criminal Minds. I have a deep appreciation for things that challenge me to dig deeper. Science, to me, is like this. It's a big puzzle....

Prompt: Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful to themselves that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. Very few people can recall a moment where they have felt pure bliss; sure they've been happy a handful of times, but there's always that nagging sensation that keeps them from feeling completely euphoric. Luckily, I have one of those moments. It was 2011, and...