Picture a cul-de-sac, wide and sunny, surrounded by light-colored two-story houses. Now picture two pairs of sisters. Maybe the older sisters create art together on a white driveway, like Picassos with sidewalk chalk. The younger two are more active, jumping their scooters and bikes over curbs and wielding popsicles like swords or lances. Perhaps they […]
I remember thinking why was this happening to me my solid foundation was getting cracks. Over hearing the whispers around me as everything slowly changes. My house was getting split into two, and I had to grow up faster than expected. When my parents decided to split up, I became confused and lost. Nothing seemed […]
Last week, I tripped and fell onto the banana tree that grows in the middle of our foyer. I had long before decided that I hated banana trees—we’d actually grown multiple over the years, caring for them as a fond reminder of tropical South India, where my parents had been born and raised. Each year, […]
Unfamiliar experiences? Yeah, I guess I’m the one who always hesitates before trying a new adventure. There is one major event that comes to mind when I think of the many things that I have accomplished. Rock climbing. Yes, you’ve read correctly, rock climbing. Fears concerning unfamiliar experiences are feelings I wish to overcome during […]
From a young age I’ve developed an ability to evaluate, analyze, and asses the factor of risk when making a decision. I picked this up from my father, who influenced me through his logically thorough nature. Any question along the lines of ‘hey dad, why don’t we do this?’ has always been answered with a […]
The rain falls in torrents. Like an engorged snake, the river has made its way hazardously close to the cluster of houses that huddle behind three feet tall sandbags. The river has easily overtaken the wild knotweed and flimsy trees that protrude from the water waving their surrender. And although it appears to be moving […]
The Industrial Revolution was a time of high profit but also the time of the devastating deaths caused by it. The Industrial Revolution was a time when the world of manufacturing changed the way we now manufacture and produce, the Industrial Revolution was also an important source of economic development to the United States. The […]
I open my eyes slowly, to the sound of branches rustling in opposition to my windowsill. Outdoors, it’s nonetheless darkish. My thoughts is awake, however my physique begs to stay beneath the plush covers and easy, cool feeling of the pillow in opposition to my cheek. Just some extra minutes, it begs. Okay, I agree, […]
My name is Rahul and I go to high school. My ethnicity is Asian and I was born in the United States. I am an enthusiastic individual ready to carry on my caliber from high school to college. I have lived in Princeton, New Jersey for most of my life. The experiences I have learned […]
My life has been considerably like a mosaic. As a baby, I’ve been raised in a proud Taiwan tradition (proud each in phrases of its Chinese language language heritage and custom). But I’ve a household who drastically values unbiased thought and thus uncovered me to a myriad of environments and various cultures. I spent the […]