In the last 6 months, I have learned how to capture the attention of 13-to-16 year old girls for an entire hour. I’ve discovered that although rural Maine is an adventure of its own, I’m a city girl at heart. I’ve realized that I’m intrigued by the psychology of consumer decision making. And most of all, I’ve learned the importance of bean boots. During my college search process, I had no idea what I wanted to...

As I passed a study space at Tulane during my recent visit to Tulane I saw a girl studying with a friend with her shoes off, looking as comfortable as I do on my couch in my living room. Our tour guide’s anecdotes continued to reiterate the idea of the Tulane being a family and how it is such an incredible place to grow. I could see myself growing academically within the community. When I look at Tulane on...

During my first visit to Bates, my tour guide said that I should always plan for a two-hour meal because students at Bates love to talk. After hearing that I knew these were my people. Three months later I arrived at the Commons for dinner, hoping his theory would prove true. Earlier in the day, I crossed paths with the only freshman from Austin, Misha, while sitting in on the class Environment and Society. He kindly invited me to dinner....

Here is my first personal statement: I ripped open the envelope and screamed with excitement. I was accepted to CITYterm. With the acceptance came a hefty scholarship, which is what allowed me to participate in this four-month adventure. I wanted a shift from my tiny high school in Austin, TX and I was ready for an opportunity to expand my love for project-based learning. I ventured to New York City with my parka and my curiosity. I returned home with...

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