A year ago, my mother casually said that if I had a brother, I would receive nothing from her. With tears dripping down my cheeks, I had asked her to clarify. However, she coldly maintained that she always believed that sons are superior to daughters. Every time I make my biannual journey to China, I sense the tug of the same strings that compelled my mother to say those harsh words. Despite my frequent travels to Chongqing, I always feel...

Ever since I attended the Abu Dhabi college visit this past October, I have identified NYUAD as my first choice. NYUAD allows me to engage deeply in my hobbies and interests, be a part of a tight-knit community, and see the world through its accessible study abroad programs. After self-learning C++ and teaching younger students the basics of programming, I realized that I am fascinated with the order and logic behind computer science. However, I also love drawing portraits, designing...