One important thing to know about me is the pride I have for my city – Chicago. People tend to have a favorable bias toward their home, but it’s my personal belief that whether it’s the food, ne...Read More
I’ll be honest, most times I like to study on my bed. I plug in my laptop, gather the supplies I will need (notebook, pens, textbook, etc.), climb up with my back to the wall, and settle in for a (u...Read More
When I left for college, it was a big deal for my family. My older brother lived at home while he went to college, so I was the first one leaving home. Technically, my house in Chicago is just a 40-mi...Read More
My days in high school started at 7 a.m. and usually ended after 11 p.m. — whenever I had returned from musical rehearsal and finished my last homework assignment. I reserved time for vol...Read More
From my first Primal Scream (when students scream to relieve stress at 9 p.m. the Sunday before Finals Week), to Dillo Day (a music festival for students, organized by students), to singing the fight ...Read More
When my entourage dropped me off, I cried. The minute we got on campus, I was struck by the beauty, but I had a ball of fear in the pit of my stomach. I wasn’t so sure I could do it anymore. It seem...Read More