I’ve had roommates for a while now, long before the mere prospect of me going to college had become a tangible reality for my parents. When we first immigrated to the U.S., my brothers and I lived with our aunt while our dad worked. I...

One of the things I made me nervous when I thought about going to college, was how I was going to meet new people and make new friends. I grew up in a small town where I knew almost everyone in my grade and the...

Coming to Harvard, I knew absolutely no one and had never been exposed to such vast opportunities, especially regarding extracurricular activities. However, I have always loved trying new things and was ready to jump into new activities with both feet!

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My biggest fear was that I would wind up here at Harvard and find myself without a family. The process of applying was its own ordeal, now that I was in, what was next?

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