“iwbotcofm” There goes my best attempt at transcribing the sound produced by my grandmother’s yellow mug as it collided with the cement floor and split into countless pieces. This time it was different — I had accidentally broken dozens of dishes before, but this was my Grandma’s favorite mug. Alarmed by the sound, she rushed over to the kitchen and found me stationary, with liquid soap dripping down my fingers, and staring down at the shards that once constituted...

Idea or experience that makes you excited about learning Her face looked so real. During my 10 years alive, I had never been more captivated by a computer-generated image than at that moment. Rapunzel’s face was so vibrant, her hair glowed, and her lip movement was perfectly synchronized with her utterances. As I mesmerizingly stared at the television, I insisted that I would find out how to create a fictional character with such detail and photorealism. A few Google searches...

Note to future roommate Your Facebook profile says you’re a good photographer, so picture this: It’s 11 pm on a Thursday, and you’re just arriving at the hostel. You approach your designated room, unlock the door and walk in. Everything is normal, except that I am sleep-talking. All your attempts to fall asleep are futile as my voice pervades the room’s every-inch. What a great first impression! You’re probably frustrated and considering sending an email to...

Something meaningful to you and why “How do I get to the government office?” …I frantically asked the unassuming lady walking opposite my direction. “Turn left, then at the stop sign turn right” she replied. After thanking her, I immediately began running in the suggested path — I could not afford to be late. I managed to arrive at my destination 10 minutes before my pitch was due. My plan for 'Free weekend and holiday classes' for the children in the community...