My Brother’s Autism Changed Me
Having a younger brother with autism has given me a deep sense of responsibility.
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My Interest In Science Was First Encouraged By A Female Teacher…Senior Year
Olivia Monforte’s interest in science was not encouraged, until she had a female science teacher senior year.
The Violent News Stories From El Salvador Are Replacing My Childhood Memories
In recent years, the news stories coming out of El Salvador are bleak. My childhood memories are becoming overshadowed.
How Wellness Culture Backfired For Me
I don’t remember the first time I heard it, but the idea is imprinted on my mind: carbs are bad. This mentality prompted me to develop a new set of unhealthy eating habits, while I was trying to get help.
I Was Rejected From All My College Choices. A Year Later, I’m Grateful
Now, a year later, I feel like being rejected from my “dream school” was an opportunity to get to know myself better.
My Parents’ American Dream
My parents left their home country behind to give me the American Dream. But, like other immigrants, they discovered that this dream is only attainable if you know English and have a solid education.
Why I Started Talking Back to Catcallers
Almost every day, on my way to school, I get harassed on the street. It’s like part of my routine: get off the bus, grab a chai, get catcalled, repeat.
Young, Black, and Ivy-bound
As college acceptance letters begin trickling in this spring, Mali Dandridge turns to her mom for advice on what to expect in college.
Getting Woke With Mom
My mom came to the U.S. from Taiwan when she was seven. As an immigrant in the ’70s, she faced racism daily. So it’s puzzling to me when she makes highly questionable statements about other groups.