Tag: humor
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That Time I Applied to Harvard (Twice)
Life’s painful lessons Remember when I applied to Harvard? Twice? I do. It was a long shot, and yet, my plan seemed foolproof. When I applied in 2006 (and again in 2007), I didn’t do it because I could afford tuition, had impressive extracurricular activities, or even had good GRE scores. I had none of…
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Lost in Lake Charles
How I was foiled by a sugar packet I shivered inside my puffy, gray coat, a hand-me-down from my older sister. I hadn’t expected it to be cold in Louisiana, even in December. My navy blue corduroy pants and purple Puma sneakers weren’t keeping me warm enough, and I wished my family would hurry up…
A Flick of the Pen 