The Power of Words: Overcoming Obstacles and Finding Purpose

Embracing Spanish: A Love Story

The Bacon Mentality: A Hunger for Knowledge

The Power of Childhood Innocence

Autumn to Spring: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Acceptance

Finding Purpose Through the Bhagavad Gita and Research

Kindness on the Train: How Strangers' Acts of Generosity Have Inspired Me

Exploring Independence Through Writing

The Power of Debate: Unleashing My Passion for Understanding

The Power and Perils of Discipline

The Enchantment of Shake Shack

The Flexibility of an Impious Vegetarian

Embracing Dual Roots: The Journey of Clarissa Xiao-Yang Tan

Memories in a Teal Polka-Dotted Box

Twin Rivalry Turned Collaboration

Overcoming Type 1 Diabetes: A Journey of Compassion and Resilience

Fashioning Equality: Challenging the School Dress Code

Challenging My Boundaries: A Teacher's Impact on My Passion for Dance

The Transformative Power of Volunteering

Standing Up for What's Right: My Experience with Moral Dilemmas

Finding My Voice: A Journey Through Opera

Choosing to Jump: A Life of Perseverance and Adventure

The Power of Unheard Voices

Seizing the Unexpected

The Unyielding Lessons of Lacrosse

The Spark of Curiosity: A Journey from Rote Learning to Passion for Science

A Lesson in Kindness

The Wisdom of Receptiveness

Transformative Lessons: Embracing Change and Finding Purpose

The Power of Art: Challenging Beliefs and Embracing Individual Expression

Embracing My Presence

Turning Pain into Punchlines: My Journey with CRPS

Finding Acceptance Through Art: A Journey of Self-Discovery

The Power of Uninhibited Conversations

From Scientist to Survivor: My Journey to Conquer Cancer

What Haven't I Yet Considered?

The Balloon, the Baboon, the Bassoon

Discovering Wonderland: How Books Ignited My Passion for Social Justice

Roots of Determination: A First-Generation Immigrant's Journey

From Robotics Club to Varsity Sport: A Journey of Leadership and Impact