EHP has been one of the most formative experiences of my college career. I have learned to identify and prioritize my personal values in Critical Encounters, the program's cornerstone course that uses literature and philosophy to explore identity and the construction of meaning. I opted to live in Andrews Hall, the program's residential home, for my sophomore and junior years in EHP because of the sense of belonging in a community that values "ambition without being competitive." I have made many of my closest friends, learned many of the most impactful lessons, and had some of the best experiences of my college career as a result of it.