I can only tread for a little bit longer. I focus on my hands and feet swirling around in vicious little circles to keep my head above the water. It’s the only thing that can distract me from the thousands of square feet of open water that surround me on all sides. The waves are so choppy; I can barely see the shore in the distance. I try not to think about the fact that I am alone in...

My ideal college experience is one built on enlightenment, diversity, and community; Northwestern University ensures all of these opportunities to me during my next four years. I plan to achieve this by taking advantage of learning opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom. I intend on majoring in Political Science with an adjunct major in International Studies, both of which are extraordinarily vast fields of study. Due to Northwestern’s use of the quarter system, I will be able...