I’d like to think this whole ordeal started by teaching my parents what a ‘lazy bum’ was. The term grew on them so much that it’s been my unofficial nickname for the summer–jokingly, of course. This led to a discussion of a blog and how
I dedicate this post to all the essays that were inspired by my favorite show, The West Wing. There are really only two different essays written based on The West Wing, but one of them was rewritten and adjusted many times per college, and as
Ivy applications were brutal, but I thought some of my essays were pretty fire -or I just really liked the questions and answering them- so here are some of my favorite takes. Columbia List a selection of texts, resources, and outlets that have contributed to
Community (One of the general essays I wrote/used for multiple colleges) Statistically, a total fertility rate of 2.1 children is needed for replacement level, and the global average sits at 2.3. My mother, however, is an anomaly to the trend. This is my story: of
In honor of me currently roommate hunting, I’d like to share the roommate essays I wrote for Stanford and Harvard. (No, we didn’t get accepted, but I find that my humor is top tier and hopefully the admissions committee at least got a chuckle from
Now that college decisions have been made and I am no longer in the process of applying to college, I wanted to start publishing my college essays. I first wanted to post my personal statement essay primarily because this is probably one of my favorite
I published a post a few years ago about Teen Court and talked about what it was like from an attorney’s experience. I had only been a part of the program for a year, and was still on the high of being an “attorney” and
This blog was written during the live events of the Iran attack, and was modified as new updates on the situation were posted. As this blog is now being published, there may be some gaps in where recent events have taken place during or after
I said a few months and then proceeded to return with the New Year. Surprise! I wanted to start this off a little differently and discuss a goal I have for myself in terms of writing for this upcoming year. Except, I wrote this at
I’m currently taking a short break on posting as I’m in the middle of writing college essays. As much as I would love to share about that, I fear I could get plagiarized for my own writing, and don’t think that would be too pleasant
There’s not a lot you can think of at the moment when you hit a milestone. There’s shock, relief, a sense of accomplishment and pride all in one. There’s also a little fear. I suppose that’s how I feel, and why I’ve come to post
This is part 2 of ‘Memoir of a wanna-be insomniac’. As much as I had feared junior year, it became my absolute favorite year of highschool so far. Deep down, it was more of a subconscious decision to enjoy this year and prevent myself from
I wrote this essay exactly a year ago today in one go. What started as just a concept that popped in my head when getting ready, became a reflection and breakdown of my metal state and mindset at that point in my life. This essay
“Anatomy of the 32 hour day: a memoir by a wanna-be insomniac”’ is a post reflecting on my experiences as a current highschool junior and the lifestyle and struggles I personally experienced during this period. Every highschool student is different, and while my experiences may
refraction| noun re·frac·tion 3: the action of distorting an image by viewing through a medium The difference in reflection and refraction lies only in how they show things. Reflection shows everything the way it is while refraction gives you something distorted and bent. In this
There is a specific description used for people like me, ABCDs. American-Born Confused Desis: the South Asians of second generations of first-generation immigrant parents seen in the United States. American- Born: I am the generation of cultural acculturation, bringing in new tastes, ideas, and influences
24 February 2025 marked the 3rd anniversary of the start of the Russo-Ukrainian War. In what would have seemed an unsettling war, peace talks have finally begun following the establishment of the Trump administration, suggesting a possible end. However, these peace talks haven’t been what
What began as quite possibly a simple, off-hand joke by President Trump has become a rising topic of interest: what if Canada truly does become the 51st state? Based on the constant mention by the president of this idea, both online through tweets and in
You’ve all probably heard of the uproar regarding H-1B Visas as of recently. What began from a far-right activist, Laura Loomer, critiquing President Trump’s selection of Sriram Krishna as an advisor on AI turned into a broad debate between longtime supporters of President Trump and
This all began a few months back, thanks to a dear freshman friend of mine. Despite knowing her for only a few months, she’s very dear to me, and in some ways, I think of her as a little sister to me. Moving aside, what
Whenever I tell people that I want to be a Biomedical Lawyer I’m either met with a reaction of consciousness, amazement, or uncertainty. What does that mean; where did the idea even come from; how do you plan to do this? I get those questions
What exactly does it mean to have strength? When we hear the word we think physically. In terms of how much you can bench, lift, carry, etc. We also think in characteristics or activities. My strengths are kindness, soccer, writing, and trustworthiness. The lists go
The biggest part for teenagers is to be connected. To be updated on the social events and connections, be involved within the circles, and just to fit in. You’ve seen how addicted we can be on our phones, mindlessly scrolling through TikTok or clicking through
So I went traveling again. But It was close! In-country traveling this time to the great state of Ohio. Now you may be thinking, Ohio? Why Ohio of all places? Ohio is the WORST. Come on now, it’s not ALL that bad. I mean it’s
Abstract Gender equality- or rather women’s rights- is often a heavily debated topic within today’s society. Progression in equality and rights has improved over the last few years, but to what extent? What do we define as equal and in what aspects? We’ll cover an
If you’ve read my bio or perhaps stayed reading my posts for the good past couple of years, you would very much know that I am a K-pop fan. Now, when I or probably most people go out, the reaction you get when saying you
Recently I had the privilege to travel to Japan- as well as two other countries- as a late 16th gift. Amongst trying out the food, experiencing culture, and sightseeing, our main goal in traveling to Japan was to immerse ourselves in its rich history; including
Oh, what’s that you say? This is my 200th post. Well, thanks for noticing! I love to think I’m so hilarious in my delusional little mind, that I have top-tier jokes when they’re pretty super cheesy. But really, 200 posts is amazing. Well it’s not
Introduction I’ve spent almost a year now, participating in Teen Courts. I’ve spent a few months, maybe half a year at least, being an attorney for two of them. Each time I show up, it’s always different. Same format, same cycle, same procession, but each
There’s no denying the bounds of which humanity has advanced to. Beyond just cellphones and organ transplants, now, we’ve reached a level of human modification. Of being able to access human neural processing, effectively transmit and receive information from brain activity into code, and vice
Abstract: In society, the idea of drugs and alcohol has become a stigma. More in some cultures than others, but the degree to which one ends up or consumes either of the substances determines the level of society viewing negatively upon them. Even without any
Look, it’s undeniable that Europe can be linked to anything seen today. Current on-going wars, current social states, population, etc. Europe’s almost everywhere, which is quite remarkable for the number of landlocked, jammed together countries in the small continent. How did Britain, a mere island,
We are now left with 5 main Republican candidates fighting to become the Republican nominee to head against president Biden in 2024. From the third presidential debate that took place in November, Tim Scott dropped out. This finalized the main candidates to Donald Trump, Ron
It sounds like a conspiracy theory, but is it really? The entire world is occupied with the Israel-Hamas war, drawing attention away from the topics we’d normally be conversing over. But why is this so? Is there a possibility that someone wants us to stay
We’re back with the 9th truth: There are three branches of the U.S. government, not four. The branches of government The fourth branch of government is an unofficial term that refers to a belief that the media’s responsibility to inform the people is essential to
Hello! Today we start with the next truth: The nuclear family is the greatest form of governance known to mankind. The Nuclear Family Let’s start by defining what exactly a Nuclear Family is. The Nuclear Family, is essentially, a group of people who are united by ties
Hello! We start of with Part 7 of the election series focusing on the 6th Truth: Parents determine the education of their children. Parents and Education There has been a lot of news lately regarding banning books, rewriting curriculums, specific staff boards, and removal/limitation of
Hello, you know what time it is. We pick up with part 6, and the 5th truth, an open border is no border. Immigration and Borders Immigration has been a heavily discussed issue in every aspect of politics, and not just regular immigration but more
Today we begin with the 4th truth: Reverse racism is racism. Let’s get into it! Reverse Racism Reverse racism is defined as “situations where white people believe they negatively stereotyped or discriminated against because of their whiteness-or treated less favorably than people of color. ”
Welcome back to the amazing 10 truths series where today we start with point 3: Human flourishing requires fossil fuels Fossil Fuels and the Environment With the growth of our species we’ve advanced further and further, discovering different forms to produce energy such as solar,
Today we start strong with Vivek Ramaswamy’s second truth: There are two genders. Identity and Gender Today’s world is changing. There are new ideas, concepts, feelings, and environments that we wouldn’t have even imagined of years ago. One of the ideas we’ve seen more around
Picking up from last week, this is part 2 of the 2024 election series. Last post I discussed a brief structure of this series, a table of the potential Republican candidates with aIl of their beliefs, as well as listed Vivek Ramaswamy’s 10 point plan.
It’s that time again; U.S. presidential elections. This is the second edition to my election series which I previously started for the last election in 2020. The overall framework of this series is to use Vivek Ramaswamy’s 10 truths. Vivek Ramaswamy has very openly and
Tuesday, August 15th, 2023. After almost a year, I finally accomplished., for the first time, what I have been working towards; becoming a teen attorney. From observing trials, to volunteering for being a juror in three different courts, to training to become an attorney in
Gene editing- as previously discussed, can revolutionize the medical field and improve human lives on an incredible scale. It can be considered one of the most extraordinary and fundamental discoveries in research. However, it raises numerous complex legal and ethical concerns, making it rarely, if
With the growing advancement of technology, we are able to solve many problems we originally couldn’t. I’m not talking about things like faster communication or instant food delivery, but something on a more…serious level. Gene editing, in vitro fertilization, infertilization, etc. With breakthroughs like gene editing,
Welcome back to another post! Today we will be coming back to a topic I once briefly covered in the past: The British Monarchy. Now, short disclaimer before I begin: Everything in this post is of my own opinion based on research as well as
It’s laughable, really, how you never truly understand something until it’s slowly approaching your own life. Only when it actually affects you, do you start to understand what it truly means, or the gravity of that situation. My grandfather…doesn’t have much time to live. I
Hey so I wrote my very first ‘legal’ contract. So here’s how I got to this very difficult position. My grades were not up to par with my very much Indian parents’ expectations. (Mind you I’ve got excellent grades. Not impressive enough apparently.) Due to
Hello! Today’s post will be a geopolitical one and in this we will be discussing the Geneva Conventions. In today’s post we will delve into the significance of the Geneva Conventions and their impact on international humanitarian law. In times of armed conflict, these treaties
I’d like to think this whole ordeal started by teaching my parents what a ‘lazy bum’ was. The term grew on them so much that it’s been my unofficial nickname for the summer–jokingly, of course. This led to a discussion of a blog and how
I dedicate this post to all the essays that were inspired by my favorite show, The West Wing. There are really only two different essays written based on The West Wing, but one of them was rewritten and adjusted many times per college, and as
Ivy applications were brutal, but I thought some of my essays were pretty fire -or I just really liked the questions and answering them- so here are some of my favorite takes. Columbia List a selection of texts, resources, and outlets that have contributed to
Community (One of the general essays I wrote/used for multiple colleges) Statistically, a total fertility rate of 2.1 children is needed for replacement level, and the global average sits at 2.3. My mother, however, is an anomaly to the trend. This is my story: of
In honor of me currently roommate hunting, I’d like to share the roommate essays I wrote for Stanford and Harvard. (No, we didn’t get accepted, but I find that my humor is top tier and hopefully the admissions committee at least got a chuckle from
I published a post a few years ago about Teen Court and talked about what it was like from an attorney’s experience. I had only been a part of the program for a year, and was still on the high of being an “attorney” and
This blog was written during the live events of the Iran attack, and was modified as new updates on the situation were posted. As this blog is now being published, there may be some gaps in where recent events have taken place during or after
I said a few months and then proceeded to return with the New Year. Surprise! I wanted to start this off a little differently and discuss a goal I have for myself in terms of writing for this upcoming year. Except, I wrote this at
I’m currently taking a short break on posting as I’m in the middle of writing college essays. As much as I would love to share about that, I fear I could get plagiarized for my own writing, and don’t think that would be too pleasant
There’s not a lot you can think of at the moment when you hit a milestone. There’s shock, relief, a sense of accomplishment and pride all in one. There’s also a little fear. I suppose that’s how I feel, and why I’ve come to post
This is part 2 of ‘Memoir of a wanna-be insomniac’. As much as I had feared junior year, it became my absolute favorite year of highschool so far. Deep down, it was more of a subconscious decision to enjoy this year and prevent myself from
“Anatomy of the 32 hour day: a memoir by a wanna-be insomniac”’ is a post reflecting on my experiences as a current highschool junior and the lifestyle and struggles I personally experienced during this period. Every highschool student is different, and while my experiences may
refraction| noun re·frac·tion 3: the action of distorting an image by viewing through a medium The difference in reflection and refraction lies only in how they show things. Reflection shows everything the way it is while refraction gives you something distorted and bent. In this
There is a specific description used for people like me, ABCDs. American-Born Confused Desis: the South Asians of second generations of first-generation immigrant parents seen in the United States. American- Born: I am the generation of cultural acculturation, bringing in new tastes, ideas, and influences
24 February 2025 marked the 3rd anniversary of the start of the Russo-Ukrainian War. In what would have seemed an unsettling war, peace talks have finally begun following the establishment of the Trump administration, suggesting a possible end. However, these peace talks haven’t been what
What began as quite possibly a simple, off-hand joke by President Trump has become a rising topic of interest: what if Canada truly does become the 51st state? Based on the constant mention by the president of this idea, both online through tweets and in
You’ve all probably heard of the uproar regarding H-1B Visas as of recently. What began from a far-right activist, Laura Loomer, critiquing President Trump’s selection of Sriram Krishna as an advisor on AI turned into a broad debate between longtime supporters of President Trump and
This all began a few months back, thanks to a dear freshman friend of mine. Despite knowing her for only a few months, she’s very dear to me, and in some ways, I think of her as a little sister to me. Moving aside, what
Whenever I tell people that I want to be a Biomedical Lawyer I’m either met with a reaction of consciousness, amazement, or uncertainty. What does that mean; where did the idea even come from; how do you plan to do this? I get those questions
What exactly does it mean to have strength? When we hear the word we think physically. In terms of how much you can bench, lift, carry, etc. We also think in characteristics or activities. My strengths are kindness, soccer, writing, and trustworthiness. The lists go
The biggest part for teenagers is to be connected. To be updated on the social events and connections, be involved within the circles, and just to fit in. You’ve seen how addicted we can be on our phones, mindlessly scrolling through TikTok or clicking through
So I went traveling again. But It was close! In-country traveling this time to the great state of Ohio. Now you may be thinking, Ohio? Why Ohio of all places? Ohio is the WORST. Come on now, it’s not ALL that bad. I mean it’s
Abstract Gender equality- or rather women’s rights- is often a heavily debated topic within today’s society. Progression in equality and rights has improved over the last few years, but to what extent? What do we define as equal and in what aspects? We’ll cover an
If you’ve read my bio or perhaps stayed reading my posts for the good past couple of years, you would very much know that I am a K-pop fan. Now, when I or probably most people go out, the reaction you get when saying you
Recently I had the privilege to travel to Japan- as well as two other countries- as a late 16th gift. Amongst trying out the food, experiencing culture, and sightseeing, our main goal in traveling to Japan was to immerse ourselves in its rich history; including
Oh, what’s that you say? This is my 200th post. Well, thanks for noticing! I love to think I’m so hilarious in my delusional little mind, that I have top-tier jokes when they’re pretty super cheesy. But really, 200 posts is amazing. Well it’s not
Introduction I’ve spent almost a year now, participating in Teen Courts. I’ve spent a few months, maybe half a year at least, being an attorney for two of them. Each time I show up, it’s always different. Same format, same cycle, same procession, but each
There’s no denying the bounds of which humanity has advanced to. Beyond just cellphones and organ transplants, now, we’ve reached a level of human modification. Of being able to access human neural processing, effectively transmit and receive information from brain activity into code, and vice
Abstract: In society, the idea of drugs and alcohol has become a stigma. More in some cultures than others, but the degree to which one ends up or consumes either of the substances determines the level of society viewing negatively upon them. Even without any
Look, it’s undeniable that Europe can be linked to anything seen today. Current on-going wars, current social states, population, etc. Europe’s almost everywhere, which is quite remarkable for the number of landlocked, jammed together countries in the small continent. How did Britain, a mere island,
We are now left with 5 main Republican candidates fighting to become the Republican nominee to head against president Biden in 2024. From the third presidential debate that took place in November, Tim Scott dropped out. This finalized the main candidates to Donald Trump, Ron
It sounds like a conspiracy theory, but is it really? The entire world is occupied with the Israel-Hamas war, drawing attention away from the topics we’d normally be conversing over. But why is this so? Is there a possibility that someone wants us to stay
We’re back with the 9th truth: There are three branches of the U.S. government, not four. The branches of government The fourth branch of government is an unofficial term that refers to a belief that the media’s responsibility to inform the people is essential to
Hello! Today we start with the next truth: The nuclear family is the greatest form of governance known to mankind. The Nuclear Family Let’s start by defining what exactly a Nuclear Family is. The Nuclear Family, is essentially, a group of people who are united by ties
Hello! We start of with Part 7 of the election series focusing on the 6th Truth: Parents determine the education of their children. Parents and Education There has been a lot of news lately regarding banning books, rewriting curriculums, specific staff boards, and removal/limitation of
Hello, you know what time it is. We pick up with part 6, and the 5th truth, an open border is no border. Immigration and Borders Immigration has been a heavily discussed issue in every aspect of politics, and not just regular immigration but more
Today we begin with the 4th truth: Reverse racism is racism. Let’s get into it! Reverse Racism Reverse racism is defined as “situations where white people believe they negatively stereotyped or discriminated against because of their whiteness-or treated less favorably than people of color. ”
Welcome back to the amazing 10 truths series where today we start with point 3: Human flourishing requires fossil fuels Fossil Fuels and the Environment With the growth of our species we’ve advanced further and further, discovering different forms to produce energy such as solar,
Today we start strong with Vivek Ramaswamy’s second truth: There are two genders. Identity and Gender Today’s world is changing. There are new ideas, concepts, feelings, and environments that we wouldn’t have even imagined of years ago. One of the ideas we’ve seen more around
Picking up from last week, this is part 2 of the 2024 election series. Last post I discussed a brief structure of this series, a table of the potential Republican candidates with aIl of their beliefs, as well as listed Vivek Ramaswamy’s 10 point plan.
It’s that time again; U.S. presidential elections. This is the second edition to my election series which I previously started for the last election in 2020. The overall framework of this series is to use Vivek Ramaswamy’s 10 truths. Vivek Ramaswamy has very openly and
Tuesday, August 15th, 2023. After almost a year, I finally accomplished., for the first time, what I have been working towards; becoming a teen attorney. From observing trials, to volunteering for being a juror in three different courts, to training to become an attorney in
Gene editing- as previously discussed, can revolutionize the medical field and improve human lives on an incredible scale. It can be considered one of the most extraordinary and fundamental discoveries in research. However, it raises numerous complex legal and ethical concerns, making it rarely, if
With the growing advancement of technology, we are able to solve many problems we originally couldn’t. I’m not talking about things like faster communication or instant food delivery, but something on a more…serious level. Gene editing, in vitro fertilization, infertilization, etc. With breakthroughs like gene editing,
Welcome back to another post! Today we will be coming back to a topic I once briefly covered in the past: The British Monarchy. Now, short disclaimer before I begin: Everything in this post is of my own opinion based on research as well as
Hello! Today’s post will be a geopolitical one and in this we will be discussing the Geneva Conventions. In today’s post we will delve into the significance of the Geneva Conventions and their impact on international humanitarian law. In times of armed conflict, these treaties