I literally teared up reading about Shabbat dinners with the UChicago Hillel. I don’t know what it is, but the image of the already-beloved-and-familiar Shabbat dinner at the absolutely adored and place-where-dreams-come-true (in my mind) UChicago just makes me wish I were there. I don’t plan on specifically emphasizing Judaism when applying to wherever I apply next year (although it may be unavoidable, with my summer in Israel and possible recommendation from my synagogue’s director of higher education services (love you Gila!), but I still want it to be a significant and meaningful part of my college experience. Alright, back to studying bio.