From the Pool to the Pews
I grew up in Highland Park, IL, a suburb of Chicago about 45 minutes north of the city, with my parents and one younger brother (2.5 years younger). My main extracurricular was swimming, which I did from when...Read more
Rooted in Faith
Hey! I’m a senior studying 1-12 (Climate Systems Science and Engineering) with minors in 8 (Physics) and 11 (Urban Studies and Planning). I’m an only child of very loving parents and was born in northeastern Brazil (the easternmost...Read more
Finding Faith in the Firehose
It is tempting to judge the people in the Bible. How can someone see the sea split before them and turn from God not too far after? As an incoming freshman who knew more about the history of...Read more
Warm Hospitality
Hospitality is a strong tradition in my community. There is a Burkinabe proverb that says, “If a stranger comes to your house, you should give the stranger your chair and stand up”.
Growing up with such a...Read more
A Life of Meaning
I grew up in the relatively small town of Bethel, Connecticut. I have two older sisters and two stepsisters. In high school I was very involved in the different school bands, including symphonic band, marching band, jazz band,...Read more
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