As a millennial, I reveled in the indie goddess aesthetic that radiated from popular culture. Upon coming to the conclusion that this epochal style revolved around wandering aimlessly through record stores while wearing a skirt, I set off on a summer journey I believed to be my ascent into indie divinity at the ripe old age of 14. I locked my bike to a set of racks a street away from my destination, fearing the vehicle's floral pattern would shatter my...

Model United Nations has played a major role in my life for the past two years. My participation in committees such as the World Health Organization, The UN Human Rights Committee, and FIFA has pushed me out of my comfort zone while broadening my view of the world. In preparing for a conference, I gain great insight into a country's general structure of operation. Pairing my research with having lived in four countries spread over three continents, as well as...

I am interested in music management and the program in Music Industry at the USC Thornton School of Music. At Thornton I could excel in my key area of interest - artist management and development - while still gaining a breadth of knowledge in fields like music production, communications, and marketing. The Music Industry program at Thornton is special in that it blends the artistry and technical work behind creating music with the business side of managing and distributing music;...

Describe yourself in three words. First Word: Confident Second Word: Imaginative Third Word: Witty Favorite food: Channa Masala Favorite fictional character: Beaver Cleaver Greatest invention of all time: Language What do you like to do for fun? Go camping with friends Role model: Carrie Brownstein Favorite book: Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi Best movie of all time: Her Favorite musical performer/band or composer: MGMT Dream job: Organizing and running a network of international music festivals featuring young, female musicians

Whether it is bussing tables at a golf lodge, filming advertisements for a campus café, or knocking out a Coho Salmon frye with a tab of Alka Seltzer to clip their fins; I do the job that needs to be done. I believe there is never a reason not to learn something new. The past ten years have seen more technological, social, and environmental change than nearly any other period of time. When I graduate from university, the world will...

The advantage of studying within The University of Pennsylvania's College of Arts and Sciences is the myriad of fields within one school creating a goldmine of opportunity. The emphasis given to interdisciplinary studies within the college grants me the freedom to extend my knowledge across a variety of fields and apply it to creative thinking within my major. I am drawn to the Visual Studies department with a concentration in Sector B: Art and Culture of Seeing. For several years...

Definitely do summer programs at the schools you're interested in !! I was...

I was ultimately torn between USC and a smaller, business-only school. Ultimately, I chose...

Throughout your high school career, really try to connect with at least a handful of your teachers. You won't look like a teacher's pet. I promise. The better a teacher knows you, the better your letter of recommendation will be. My Spanish teacher from high school is still one of my closest...

I think what truly set me apart from other applicant was a demonstrated passion in the fields to which I was applying. The one school I...