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STEM Summer Programs

STEM Summer Programs

by Justin B. The possibilities of summer are endless and can include academic enrichment, international travel, volunteering, paid jobs, internships,...

My Medical Journey and Nurturing Empathy & Expertise

My Medical Journey and Nurturing Empathy & Expertise

by Shiv G. In this blog post, I’ll discuss my personal journey and insights gained so far in my medical...

My Experience of UCSF as a Med Student

My Experience of UCSF as a Med Student

by Shiv G. I'm right in the thick of my second year at UCSF, and let me tell you, it's...

College Essays Blog

The Volunteer Essay

The Volunteer Essay

by Albert Leo “LOOK COLLEGES, I AM A GOOD PERSON!” In...

3 Excellent Examples of Personal Writing

3 Excellent Examples of Personal Writing

by Michelle So you’re well underway on your first draft of your college essay. You have a story, you’ve given...

The College Essay and the Philosopher’s Thoughts

The College Essay and the Philosopher’s Thoughts

by Albert Leo When we think of philosophy, we might think of some Greek man draped with a piece of...