Growing up in a household comprised of a single parent and an older sibling has definitely been a major contributor to my desire to succeed in life. Following my parents’ divorce, at a young age, I was forced to move into a new country, taking a giant leap forward at a time when most other kids’ “great leaps” consisted of choosing which toy they would play with that same afternoon. From that point on, my life has never been the...

Alone is something you will feel very often. It is important to remember that you are never alone. You always have yourself. That is what I told myself on my morning jog at the park, as I prepared for my cross country competition, on a gloomy Saturday morning. Maybe it was the fact that not many people are up at five forty-five in the morning, but that day, I felt myself completely isolated from everyone. As I took a short...

Although it may no seem so, UC...

I would definitely have looked more closely at all my options/all the schools I applied to. Some...

First of all, don't be intimidated by the interview. I had a total of three interviews and ended up being accepted...

I definitely consider my involvement in high school to have...

I did not have the opportunity to visit all the schools I was accepted into...

When it came to Berkeley, I instantly fell in love as soon as I stepped on campus. The people are great and you...

There is so much diversity not just of race/ethnicity but also o thinking. Everyday is a new experience...

Really get to know them! Although I already had a great relationship with my recommenders, I became...

Portray your real self in your application. Don't try to over-sell...