Financial Aid Troubles

Once again it is that joyous time of year to reapply for financial aid! I say that hesitantly because this year I have actually had more difficulties associated with the process of reapplying! Generally, most schools require three separate applications– the...

On rule-breakers

Some thoughts I had earlier tonight on leadership and game-changers: Lately I’ve thought a lot about how individuals we now recognize as major cultural icons must have felt when they were first starting out their career/movement. I’ve thought about how...

Reporting from the Clinton Global Initiative University

On March 22, I had the privilege of attending the Clinton Global Initiative University conference at Arizona State University on behalf of Center for Student Opportunity and the I’m First project. It was one of the highlights of my senior year at Harvard. Being...

Spring Break, Finding Myself.

… It was only two weeks ago that I was out on Spring Break. Did I do anything interesting? No. Did I do homework? Some. Did I enjoy myself? I did. It was nice to not have to worry about anything and sleep as long as I could. I got to spend time with my family...

Enjoy These Moments

Just two short years ago, I stood in the very shoes most of you now stand. I had written, proofread, and rewritten countless essays and checked more boxes than I care to count. But most importantly, I had pressed that glorious – yet so intimidating – “Submit” button....

Thesis, Submitted!

After more than a year of work, I have finally submitted my Harvard Senior Thesis! It’s challenging to find words to describe how it feels to have completed such a big project… The only thing left to do now is rest and start the search for the next big...