I came into this world like a celebrity. Literally, there were cameras in the surgery room. Do not get me wrong. This was not because my mother was a famous actress or a VIP. Instead, she was portrayed as a breath of fresh air in midst of a depressing day in history. The day I was born was the day French President Francois Mitterrand died. Just as clips about his critical role in democracies around the world were circulating non-stop...

Why I want to study chemical engineering and how I am a good fit for Penn

Sometimes when you see a word, you immediately know that it describes you. This is how I felt when I saw the title "Collaboration and Balance" on the McCormick School of Engineering’s website. One of the fundamental advantages Northwestern University offers its students is the pervasive network the institution has weaved both among alumni and among international corporations. I believe this will have a significant impact in helping me realize my dreams. For instance, as a zealous environmentalist, I...

Filling my basket with cherries, I climbed down the tree and walked towards my grandmother’s sister, Hikmet. She was sitting in a corner, watching us savor the mouthwatering fruit with a wide grin on her face. She was the one to start our little ‘private’ festival and has always been a generous host. Coming from a wealthy family in Salonika, Hikmet grew up in vineyards overlooking the Aegean Sea. During the compulsory population exchange between Turkey and Greece, her...

Full Personal Statement: I came into this world like a celebrity. Literally, there were cameras in the surgery room. Do not get me wrong. This was not because my mother was a famous actress or a VIP. Instead, she was portrayed as a breath of fresh air in midst of a depressing day in history. The day I was born was the day French President Francois Mitterrand died. Just as clips about his critical role in democracies around the world...

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I went to USC for my merit scholarship interview and stayed in the campus for a night. I met lots of great people and loved the campus. I had an idea about the college life. During the interview they asked me why I applied to USC, and I...

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