For as long as I could remember, I led a traditional, comfortable life. I lived in a three-bedroom home with my mom, my dad, and my dog, Max. I loved going to school not only because I enjoyed learning and achieving my goals, but also because I could socialize with my friends. I told my friends everything. In my free time, I swam, ran, and read Nicholas Sparks books. Fortunately, my life was as great on the inside as it...

Since the first time I visited the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus in eighth grade, I concentrated all of my efforts inside and outside of school on becoming a Badger. I have goals not only to graduate from the School of Business, but also to become a well-rounded student and member of the community. During my freshman year, I plan to study at the College of Letters and Science as a Pre-Business student. Fortunately, this school contains a multitude of programs...

During my freshman year of high school, my parents separated unexpectedly. After years of fighting with my mother, my father left the house spontaneously and never returned. Since then, my parents have not only fought relentlessly, but also have refused to be in one another's presence. Therefore, co-parenting proves difficult. The divorce process took approximately two years, and ended with my mother and I moving across town to a condominium my junior year. Throughout the process, my mother was hospitalized...

Ever since my first day of Kindergarten, I loved going to school; I could socialize with my friends, obtain new knowledge about the world around me, work diligently, and find confidence in getting good grades. Although many aspects of my life have changed since then, I believe that attending UW-Milwaukee will provide me with those same opportunities. As a freshman, I desire to attend the Lubar School of Business because it will put me at an advantage with its values...

As I sit in my high school English class, located in the same school of the same city I have lived in for my entire life, I wonder what my destination will be in a year, or even ten years. After being relentlessly questioned, “What do you want to do with your life?” at all of my family gatherings this year, I unfortunately know only a few goals I have for myself. Following high school, I aspire to attend the...