On Being a Hybrid I have given a lot of thought to writing about being a hybrid. Not a car, mind you, like a Prius, but a hybrid of race. Sure, I am technically one hundred percent Hispanic, as my last name indicates, but sometimes I feel like I am in between cultures. The culture of Hispanic Miami, the capital of Cuba, is very different from that of White La Canada. In La Canada, I am considered one of the...

My Latino upbringing has instilled in me a strong sense of family and community. Even though my entire extended family resides in Miami, we stay in contact and offer each other advice and support. As the first in my family to apply to a four-year college, I am constantly peppered with questions from my aunts: what classes should my cousins take? What is the best way to prepare for standardized testing? On another level, they are always there to let...

I did use a private admissions counselor, her name is Vicky DeFelice, and she is based in Orange County. She mostly helped me with editing my essays and making sure...

Make sure you can talk about yourself, and be confident. I never found myself caught off guard by a question. Having never done an interview of any kind before the application process, I was really nervous before each of...

Case Studies in Global Health: Biosocial Perspectives When I got to Harvard, I was very excited about taking classes in subjects different from the standard high school curriculum of math, science, foreign...

If you’ve been accepted to Harvard, congratulations- you’re one of a select few to have been admitted. But if you’re on the fence about whether or not to attend, let me try to convince you. A Harvard education is not only one of the best in quality in the world, but there are many intangible benefits in going here. Harvard offers a lot of support for its undergraduate students, be it academic or otherwise. Harvard’s alumni network strength is...

Harvard students are noted for their dedication to activities outside of their coursework. Here at Harvard, it’s very easy to get involved. Each fall, Harvard’s student-run organizations participate in the activities fair, where students can explore Harvard’s diverse extracurricular opportunities. Believe me, there’s something here for everyone. Overall, clubs are a great way to meet new people while participating in something that one is passionate about. Whether you want to gain experience in your prospective...