The “Costco Essay” and what that means for you!
The incredible essay of Brittani Stinson, the girl who got into 5 Ivies and Stanford has been making the rounds. The funny, off-beat…
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Who am I and why am I writing this blog?
On the 1st of Jan, when everyone was toasting Happy New Year, we looked something like this: We are definitely not Tina Fey though…
International O-Week at the University
Imagine strolling around Lake Michigan with people hailing from all corners of the planet, all with unique experiences and cultural backgrounds; discussing…
Student life at University of Chicago
Last Monday, I was sitting in my Humanities class discussing the similarities between a story in the Arabian Nights and a theme…
A nail-biting finish to my Oxford University application
Of all the universities I applied to, Oxford’s was perhaps the most challenging as well as rewarding process of all. It all…