Dec 2, 2012 | Jeanni Hwang TD ‘14

I thrive in solitude. I loved independence. I'd convinced myself I was a natural at serene self-assurance. Like a swan.

Often when I'm puzzled about where certain traits of mine come from, I just need to look back a bit.  I grew up learning to handle most things myself. My parents never asked me if I had finished my homework before going to bed, if I had documents for them to sign that permitted me to watch PG-13 clips of films in class, which flight I booked online before I booked them.