In my high school career, I have faced many hardships but I always came out on top. My childhood home was foreclosed on in ninth grade, my parents separated, I was bullied and one of my best friends was killed in a car wreck, all in that same year. After that, I moved to a new town and started a new school for tenth and eleventh grade. The bullying was less severe but still present. For my senior year, I...

In my high school career, I have faced many hardships but I always came out on top. My childhood home was foreclosed on in ninth grade, my parents separated, I was bullied and one of my best friends was killed in a car wreck, all in that same year. After that, I moved to a new town and started a new school for tenth and eleventh grade. The bullying was less severe but still present. For my senior year, I...

When I first began answering this question, I struggled. Not because I haven’t had any happy moments but because for the majority of my life my happiness has revolved around someone else’s. I think that because of this, my happiest moment is actually quite simple. I spent hours customizing what I wanted it to look like. Pink and white tie-dye with blue wheels. I finally gained the courage to spend the money and bought it online. When it...

Growing up, I was bullied for being different. But my experience has taught me how to lead. The summer before my freshman year of high school, I volunteered at our local hospital, Columbus Regional. It was a humbling yet familiar experience. I was amazed by how positive the patients were. Whether they were getting surgery, or had gotten into a car wreck, they always had a smile on their faces and were filled with positivity! I worked in the hospital...

In the fall, I will be attending Georgia Southwestern State University as a Political Science major. I am planning on double majoring in Political Science and Journalism and minoring in Philosophy if my school will allow it. After college, I want to be a journalist, humanitarian, traveler and no-kill animal shelter owner. After our home was foreclosed on, my mother was homeless for almost three years. I want to travel the world and help needy people and animals everywhere. While...

When I was a little kid, I wanted to be a fashion designing, veterinarian astronaut. As I grew up, I realized that wasn't very practical. Today, I achieve to be an author, journalist and Foreign Service Officer. This fall I will be attending Georgia Southwestern State University with a major in Political Science. I want to double major in Political Science and Journalism with a minor in Philosophy. At some point, I plan to publish a few books. If time...

A good home is comprised of three key elements: privacy, connection, stability. Privacy allows a home to be a sanctuary, an escape. Being connected means one shares a special bond with one’s home, whether through family ties or sacred moments. Stable homes provide a sense of security and unchanging familiarity. Without these elements, a home is merely a shelter. Whether one is facing embarrassment or just needs some time alone, privacy is always a plus. Privacy allows an individual...

As of now, my intended major is Political Science. I have always had a passion for writing. At some point, I hope to publish a few books. I would love to be a journalist but that is more of a side job. My true calling is a career that allows me to aide others and travel. I would love to be a Foreign Service officer so that I can resolve issues, help people in other countries and travel at the...

If I had never applied, I would not have found out that Freshman can have private dorms!...

I applied (and am still applying) for many scholarships. To this date, I have won $9000...

I recommend community service and entrepreneurship. If you want to work in the medical field, volunteer at your local hospital. If you want to work with animals, volunteer at...