Crystal Haryanto

Crystal Haryanto

Crystal Haryanto is a freshman at UC Berkeley pursuing a double major in Economics and Cognitive Science. When she's not poring over textbooks on behavioral economics, she enjoys pirouetting in a dance studio and improving her horseback-riding skills.

Aside from her passion for writing, she’s a believer in promoting equal opportunities for kids to thrive. She is a cofounder of the Bay Area affiliate of the I Have A Dream Foundation, a national organization supporting children in under-resourced communities to pursue higher education. In addition to performing around the Bay Area, she has also used her dancing to introduce the art of ballet to underserved kids through community outreach projects and teaching.

Articles

Why Being Well-Rounded Is Overrated

Some people say the only way to stand out on college applications is to be a well-rounded student. But you can also stand out by being "pointy." Here's how!read more

How to Make Your Summers Before College Count

If you're really trying to get into a good college, utilizing your summers is crucially important. Here's how you can make them count!read more