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Variety. Diversity. Choice. Options. This is what attracts me to the University of Michigan, and its College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. I’ve “known” I want to be a diplomat since I started high school, but the problem is that I don’t really know. I love foreign languages, people, and politics, so I just assume that International Relations is the place for me. It could change at any time, though. In the event this happens, I want...

It was May 16th, 2011: the day before my election. I was running for Executive Vice President of the Student Senate and my competition was fierce. Charlie Kolean, popular junior boy, was a tough opponent, but I had hope to win if I could stand out and make myself known. My campaign goal was wow the crowd into voting for me, and I had something major planned. I stood on my lunch table in the cafeteria, and greeted the crowd. I...

I am a pioneer, intellectually exploring new territory, seeking to expand the boundaries of my mind. I venture into unknown lands of ideas, looking to establish myself there and provide for myself. The experience of reading the Little House series started it all. From 1st grade to 4th grade, Laura Ingalls Wilder was my idol. Her world sounded so fun and perfect. I marveled at how the snow in the “big woods” always seemed fluffier than any I had seen,...

I’m from Holland, Michigan, and here the saying goes, “If you ain’t Dutch, you ain’t much.” No one actually feels that way, but the community is extremely influenced by the Netherlands. Our main attraction is the Tulip Time Festival every May. We’ve also got the huge DeZwaan Windmill, Veldheer Tulip Farm, a blue delft factory, and an unusually high population of tall women. Also, literally everyone owns a pair of wooden shoes. This enlightening Dutch influence...

Lila Ramirez-Castillo singlehandedly created one of my most strongly held beliefs. Her influence has made me incredibly passionate about illegal immigration, an issue I will now be dedicated to for life. She opened my eyes to the fact that I need to be grateful for everything I have… every single day. It was an entire paradigm shift when she told me her story. I’d never knowingly met an illegal before. At the age of eight Lila came into the...

I wrote at least 12 essays

Smart, involved,...

My favorite courses are language courses. They are always less than 25 people....

I did not use a private counselor. I talked to my school...

I declined University of Michigan, because it was too close to home for me. I didn't want to go to...

I think what set me apart the most was my IB...