University of Michigan

University of Michigan

I was in eighth grade, when I won over all first place winner of my middle school Science Fair. To say I felt completely and incandescently happy would be an understatement. The joy I felt was ineffable.That day and that success will remain in my heart always for a reason that, inexplicably, has nothing to do with winning. Rather it had to do with me reflecting on my racial ethnicity and who I was.I felt pride at my triumph. I loved science, I loved learning, and most importantly, I loved being who I was - what I ...