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An unpleasant experience of unauthorized credit card charges has sparked my interest in cybersecurity, and I wish myself as someone who will not only witness cybersecurity threats but also make my contributions towards tackling it. Thus, in the future I would like to work in the cyber security field, either developing software for cryptography or innovating fraud prevention strategies as a fraud analyst. That would require both financial analysis skills and programming skills. I believe the initiatives offered at UW in CS and CFM would best prepare me for my career goals. For one, the unique capability in cybersecurity field owned by members of CrySP and a range of senior CS courses regarding computer security such as CS 458 could master skills I need. In addition, I can apply my skills and gain valuable job experience through various positions offered by co-op. I also look forward to joining the URA program, especially working with Professor Urs Hengartner to do more in-depth research and applications about cyber-security.	An unpleasant experience of unauthorized credit card charges has sparked my interest in cybersecurity, and I wish myself as someone who will not only witness cybersecurity threats but also make my contributions towards tackling it. Thus, in the future I would like to work in the cybersecurity field, either developing software for cryptography or innovating fraud prevention strategies as a fraud analyst. That would require both financial analysis skills and programming skills. I believe the initiatives offered at UW in CS and CFM would best prepare me for my career goals. For one, the unique capability in cybersecurity field owned by members of Crisp and a range of senior CS courses regarding computer security such as CS 458 could master skills I need. In addition, I can apply my skills and gain valuable job experience through various positions offered by co-op. I also look forward to joining the URA program, especially working with Professor Urs Heartier to do more in-depth research and applications about cyber-security.
I am looking for feedback in all areas. Thanks in advance! :) No one can deny that I am a daredevil. I haven't always been this way, so my parents are surprised themselves to tell me that I've become so bold and independent in the last couple years of my life. They say that it all started when I picked up the microphone at the age of 12. I was a shy boy who had no interest in singing, but the church band was in need of new members. After a little nudge, I began singing in front of a huge crowd- and I became hooked. Singing made me feel like I was the Luke Skywalker of Star Wars. I decided from then on that if I was going to sing, I would be the best singer in Ontario. Through self-motivation, I started to spend countless hours in my bedroom learning how to sing through YouTube. Each and every week, the stage of my church presented a new opportunity to show how much I had improved. Naturally, I was voted to be the leader of the band after I entered high school. The instrumentalists who also became my best friends had automatically understood that I would be the perfect person to coordinate practices and songs because of the passion and experience that I had for performing. I lead my band to this day to perform in front of one hundred people weekly, and I love the fact that I inspire kids that were once just like me.	I am looking for feedback in all areas. Thanks in advance! :) No one can deny that I am a daredevil. I haven't always been this way, so my parents are surprised themselves to tell me that I've become so bold and independent in the last couple of years of my life. They say that it all started when I picked up the microphone at the age of 12. I was a shy boy who had no interest in singing, but the church band was in need of new members. After a little nudge, I began singing in front of a huge crowd- and I became hooked. Singing made me feel like I was the Luke Skywalker of Star Wars. I decided from then on that if I was going to sing, I would be the best singer in Ontario. Through self-motivation, I started to spend countless hours in my bedroom learning how to sing through YouTube. Each and every week, the stage of my church presented a new opportunity to show how much I had improved. Naturally, I was voted to be the leader of the band after I entered high school. The instrumentalists who also became my best friends had automatically understood that I would be the perfect person to coordinate practices and songs because of the passion and experience that I had for performing. I lead my band to this day to perform in front of one hundred people weekly, and I love the fact that I inspire kids that were once just like me.
I'm applying today so please do whatever you can to help me thank u thank u Soon I will be the founder and president of an Association called Mustakbal 2.0 A.K.A M2.0, This multi-diverse space will be the checkpoint of young Moroccans, different in their studies' disciplines but all enthusiastic to make Morocco prosper. It is a platform for training, investigation and consultation, as well as a forum for dialogue and expression, leading to concrete actions for sustainable-development. The main goal of this association is to empower communities in their own development. We will try to energize Moroccan women's and youth groups as change agents with entrepreneurial spirit, leadership and volunteerism. We will also try to create in them the concern and respect for the environment so-as the sustainable management of the natural resources. Subsequently, we will also promote the permanent integration of the gender approach in any project that we put in place. My first personal project will be: The RASP4M2.0, it is an initiative by me with collaboration of many young Moroccans studying engineering, that will solicits M2.0's expertise in entrepreneurship and leadership modules. RASP4M2.0 raises awareness among young people about the usefulness of computers (Thanks to the presentation of the Raspberry, WIFI modem that runs on solar-energy without internet-connection). It also aims to train young people living in rural-areas to search Through the Internet and media-libraries and to be introduced to programming and content creation. Similarly we'll be involved in environmental issues: Morocco is a weak emitter of greenhouse gases but its ambitious development strategy may result in a strong increase of emissions by 2030. Thus, in the lead-up to COP22, Morocco has committed to reduce its emissions up-to 32% by 2030. In order to help the country respect this commitment, M2.0, as an organization of the Moroccan civil society, will implement the WELFARE project with a view to remedying it by concrete actions through the establishment of incentive methods aiming to its involvement. The project consists of a set of activities undertaken in order to promote, raise awareness and mobilize the Moroccan population around the issue of the protection of the environment in general but especially its preservation through the cleaning and sanitation of their immediate living space environment. M2.0 will also prepare the first EYE edition in Morocco «Employment, Youth and Entrepreneurship"This program aims to give young people tools that will enable them to undertake and become self-sufficient in the field of their choice. The EYE is open to all social categories without any discrimination and will be placed under the theme "Youth: from ambition to realization" Through this program M2.0 aims to stimulate young people to propose innovative solutions to local problems along with encouraging and supporting them in creating jobs that will have an impact on our communities therefore helping the Moroccan government in these objectives for 2030. I'm sure that along -the-way to make my objective a reality, struggles will block my path however nothing worth having comes easy, through hard work, perseverance and a faith in God anything can be done, and every problem will be overcome.	I'm applying today, so please do whatever you can to help me thank u Soon I will be the founder and president of an Association called Mistakable 2.0 A.K.A. M2.0, This multi-diverse space will be the checkpoint of young Moroccans, different in their studies' disciplines but all enthusiastic to make Morocco prosper. It is a platform for training, investigation and consultation, as well as a forum for dialogue and expression, leading to concrete actions for sustainable-development. The main goal of this association is to empower communities in their own development. We will try to energize Moroccan women's and youth groups as change agents with entrepreneurial spirit, leadership and volunteerism. We will also try to create in them the concern and respect for the environment so-as the sustainable management of the natural resources. Subsequently, we will also promote the permanent integration of the gender approach in any project that we put in place. My first personal project will be: The RASP4M2.0, it is an initiative by me with collaboration of many young Moroccans studying engineering, that will solicit M2.0's expertise in entrepreneurship and leadership modules. RASP4M2.0 raises awareness among young people about the usefulness of computers (Thanks to the presentation of the Raspberry, Wi-Fi modem that runs on solar-energy without internet-connection). It also aims to train young people living in rural-areas to search Through the Internet and media-libraries and to be introduced to programming and content creation. Similarly, we'll be involved in environmental issues: Morocco is a weak emitter of greenhouse gases, but its ambitious development strategy may result in a strong increase of emissions by 2030. Thus, in the lead-up to COP22, Morocco has committed to reduce its emissions up-to 32% by 2030. In order to help the country respect this commitment, M2.0, as an organization of the Moroccan civil society, will implement the WELFARE project with a view to remedying it by concrete actions through the establishment of incentive methods aiming to its involvement. The project consists of a set of activities undertaken in order to promote, raise awareness and mobilize the Moroccan population around the issue of the protection of the environment in general but especially its preservation through the cleaning and sanitation of their immediate living space environment. M2.0 will also prepare the first EYE edition in Morocco «Employment, Youth and Entrepreneurship"This program aims to give young people tools that will enable them to undertake and become self-sufficient in the field of their choice. The EYE is open to all social categories without any discrimination and will be placed under the theme "Youth: from ambition to realization" Through this program M2.0 aims to stimulate young people to propose innovative solutions to local problems along with encouraging and supporting them in creating jobs that will have an impact on our communities therefore helping the Moroccan government in these objectives for 2030. I'm sure that along -the-way to make my objective a reality, struggles will block my path however nothing worth having comes easy, through hard work, perseverance and a faith in God anything can be done, and every problem will be overcome.
"It's not going to hold!" my partner cried, as our instructor stood at the side while I meticulously controlled the RC. As it advanced through the weakest point of the A-frame bridge, the weight of the car caused an unexpected momentum to unsteadily shake the bridge down. It was heartbreaking. I could feel my partner's despair as he resigned a heavy sigh. As I stepped closer to the bridge, it took me a minute or two to realize the naturally envisioned improvements playing in my head, just as I imagined the factors that contributed to the bridge's fall. It was during this fortunate moment I realized my interest in civil engineering. After picking maths, physics and art as my extracurricular, weekly meetings with the club fueled me with multiple engineering sources: including Engineering News-Record and Engineering Fundamentals. Through topics such as construction management, safety, and sustainability, I quickly immersed and admired, as it progressively expanded my knowledge and keen enthusiasm in civil engineering. Christmas came early after my dad finally allowed me to voluntarily work alongside a team of engineers from "Mitrarenov" to build him a coffee roastery. Due to my familiarity with architectural drawing and design, the team wanted me to model a few interior concepts for the roastery, while further broadening my knowledge on project management as they walked me through the process of site preparation, construction management, and various construction methods. With impeccable teamwork, concise planning, and ingenious solutions to unexpected on-site complications, I felt a great desire to contribute and continue this journey on a higher level: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. With my knowledge and involvement still at the tip of the iceberg, I am confident that my experience with UIUC's top-rated civil engineering program, along with the student-professor community, will shape me into becoming the engineer I aspire to be.	"It's not going to hold!" my partner cried, as our instructor stood at the side while I meticulously controlled the RC. As it advanced through the weakest point of the A-frame bridge, the weight of the car caused an unexpected momentum to unsteadily shake the bridge down. It was heartbreaking. I could feel my partner's despair as he resigned a heavy sigh. As I stepped closer to the bridge, it took me a minute or two to realize the naturally envisioned improvements playing in my head, just as I imagined the factors that contributed to the bridge's fall. It was during this fortunate moment I realized my interest in civil engineering. After picking math, physics and art as my extracurricular, weekly meetings with the club fueled me with multiple engineering sources: including Engineering News-Record and Engineering Fundamentals. Through topics such as construction management, safety, and sustainability, I quickly immersed and admired, as it progressively expanded my knowledge and keen enthusiasm in civil engineering. Christmas came early after my dad finally allowed me to voluntarily work alongside a team of engineers from "Mitrarenov" to build him a coffee roastery. Due to my familiarity with architectural drawing and design, the team wanted me to model a few interior concepts for the roastery, while further broadening my knowledge on project management as they walked me through the process of site preparation, construction management, and various construction methods. With impeccable teamwork, concise planning, and ingenious solutions to unexpected on-site complications, I felt a great desire to contribute and continue this journey on a higher level: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. With my knowledge and involvement still at the tip of the iceberg, I am confident that my experience with UIC's top-rated civil engineering program, along with the student-professor community, will shape me into becoming the engineer I aspire to be.
The technology field has been expanding for the last decades continuously offering new opportunities to young ambitious people, thus attracting them. I myself became absorbed by it and chose to study Computer Science after I discovered that technology could ease my granddad's life as a farmer who had lost his health and fortune on the upkeep of his greenhouse. Weeks of thorough research on the best learning institution helped me to find out that Jacobs has numerous features that I admire. Firstly, Jacobs University offers its students an opportunity to be involved in research and study projects earlier than other universities, and therefore students will never be limited to only textbooks but will also have a chance to explore issues beyond the boundaries of a regular class. That means that students with various perspectives engage in different challenges in order to gain collaboration skills and be exposed to obstacles and difficulties to learn how to overcome them. As a result, they grow acquiring invaluable skills that would groom them for the job market. Secondly, most alumni closely cooperate with current students in the program development process to insure that the program meets each and everyone's needs in the class. Besides, some already-employed alumni may serve as a bridge between students and employers due to some intra-disciplinary courses during which students will be able to demonstrate their skills and talents and, consequently, maybe even secure a position in a company. I believe that I am ready to embark on a study journey to a place like Jacobs for the following reasons. First, the university itself offers its students a study program designed considering their needs. So, regardless of my academic background, I will be able to get the most from the classes I will attend. Second, having constantly engaged in collaborative and organizational activities in my current workplace, I have gained communication skills and learnt the dos and don'ts of working in teams or organizing activity. Besides, my open-mindedness will be key to my effective cooperation as it compels me to contemplate others' opinion without rejecting them immediately.	The technology field has been expanding for the last decades continuously offering new opportunities to young ambitious people, thus attracting them. I myself became absorbed by it and chose to study Computer Science after I discovered that technology could ease my granddad's life as a farmer who had lost his health and fortune on the upkeep of his greenhouse. Weeks of thorough research on the best learning institution helped me find out that Jacobs has numerous features that I admire. Firstly, Jacobs University offers its students an opportunity to be involved in research and study projects earlier than other universities, and therefore students will never be limited to only textbooks but will also have a chance to explore issues beyond the boundaries of a regular class. That means that students with various perspectives engage in different challenges in order to gain collaboration skills and be exposed to obstacles and difficulties to learn how to overcome them. As a result, they grow acquiring invaluable skills that would groom them for the job market. Secondly, most alumni closely cooperate with current students in the program development process to ensure that the program meets each and every one's needs in the class. Besides, some already-employed alumni may serve as a bridge between students and employers due to some interdisciplinary courses during which students will be able to demonstrate their skills and talents and, consequently, maybe even secure a position in a company. I believe that I am ready to embark on a study journey to a place like Jacobs for the following reasons. First, the university itself offers its students a study program designed considering their needs. So, regardless of my academic background, I will be able to get the most from the classes I will attend. Second, having constantly engaged in collaborative and organizational activities in my current workplace, I have gained communication skills and learned the dos and don'ts of working in teams or organizing activity. Besides, my open-mindedness will be key to my effective cooperation as it compels me to contemplate others' opinion without rejecting them immediately.
At a young age, I developed a strong interest in both computer software and math, as I grow older, I am more and more fascinated with the mathematical theory of algorithms used in computer softwares, as well as the design and analysis of software. I imagine myself as someone who will not only witness, but also be a part of the accelerating technological evolution of the world, through the involvement of scientific research labs like LHC, or being part of company's research team that pushes the limits of the human race. UWaterloo's prestigious Math and Engineering Faculty will not only provide me with world class education and invaluable co-op experience, but also allow me to compete and cooperate with some of the most hard-working and intelligent people. UWaterloo acts as an arena for individuals like me to thrive through competition, giving me the skills and knowledge to reach my dream.	At a young age, I developed a strong interest in both computer software and math, as I grow older, I am more and more fascinated with the mathematical theory of algorithms used in computer pieces of software, as well as the design and analysis of software. I imagine myself as someone who will not only witness, but also be a part of the accelerating technological evolution of the world, through the involvement of scientific research labs like LHC, or being part of company's research team that pushes the limits of the human race. Waterloo's prestigious Math and Engineering Faculty will not only provide me with world-class education and invaluable co-op experience, but also allow me to compete and cooperate with some of the most hard-working and intelligent people. Waterloo acts as an arena for individuals like me to thrive through competition, giving me the skills and knowledge to reach my dream.
I will always remember the first fashion show that left me knowing fashion was my future. I had always used fashion as an escape from my reality and as a way to express myself without words, but before then had never truly considered a career in the industry. My desire to devote my life to the industry only grew as I aged. My first dream career was to be a designer, so I could make the beautiful clothing I had spent hours looking at, and then it shifted to journalism, so I could verbally express the beauty of design to the world. I was unable to fund the big dreams I have, so I decided to attend Community College to give myself time to save money and grow as an individual before transferring to the fashion school of my choice. My fashion dreams came crashing down on me the summer after high school graduation, right before I was to attend my first year in college. I learned that the fashion industry is not the utopian industry I had created in my head, but in fact an industry full of unethical and environmentally devastating practices. That knowledge felt like a blow to my life, how could I go into a field that causes pain to our planet and its inhabitants? I was stuck, as much as I wanted to go into fashion, I couldn't do it and still consider myself an environmentally conscious individual. My solution required finding an alternative, and that alternative is sustainable fashion. Sustainable fashion allows me to still live out my fashion dream without compromising my dedication to our planet. Not only is it an alternative, it is the future. I want to be a part of creating a new industry, one that values its impact on our planet just as much as profit. The classes and opportunities FIT provides in not only fashion but sustainable innovation would empower me to be a part of creating the change I hope to see, which is why I wish to grow nowhere else. My time at PCC the last year and a half has been spent expanding my knowledge and experiences in Environmental Studies by starting an Environmental Justice Club, being a District Student Sustainability Council student leader, and working in the Environmental Center. I have spent my time focusing on the Environmental Studies side of Sustainable Fashion by volunteering in the learning garden and Habitat Restoration Team, diving deep into permaculture principles and ecological science. I have become apart of a family at PCC that strives to make our small campus and local community a better home for everyone and everything. My focus has never drifted from business with fashion in mind, and while PCC unfortunately does not offer fashion related courses, I have taken business courses that apply to my business degree and would apply to a Fashion Business Management major at FIT. This major would give me the opportunity to implement my sustainability knowledge in a business setting, through sustainable design and manufacturing processes. While my desire to be a designer has dimmed, being able to work alongside one from the preliminary creative processes to the selling of our creations is exactly what I see myself doing. I want to be the one that spots upcoming trends and brings them to life in an environmentally conscious way. I want sustainable fashion to be the norm for everyone, and see it all around instead of having to search for it like I did. I want to be apart of that process, and more importantly be the one that strives to make it the least impactful as possible. My newer passions may have diverged from a fashion focus, but attending FIT would allow me to reconverge them with sustainable fashion. Not only reconverge them, but make them stronger because my array of passions has only driven my desire to pursue fashion as a career. I have created a home for myself at Portland Community College, but my final destination has always been FIT. It's time for me to leave the comfortable home I have created for myself at PCC, for a chance to flourish at FIT. **This is not nearly close to being finished, but my current problem areas that I encourage others to focus on are: deepening the intimacyexpanding my personal experiences to make myself and essay unique, and relatability-not everyone understands an unexplainable internal desire to do environmental work but I want to somehow help the reader relate.	I will always remember the first fashion show that left me knowing fashion was my future. I had always used fashion as an escape from my reality and as a way to express myself without words, but before then had never truly considered a career in the industry. My desire to devote my life to the industry only grew as I aged. My first dream career was to be a designer, so I could make the beautiful clothing I had spent hours looking at, and then it shifted to journalism, so I could verbally express the beauty of design to the world. I was unable to fund the big dreams I have, so I decided to attend Community College to give myself time to save money and grow as an individual before transferring to the fashion school of my choice. My fashion dreams came crashing down on me the summer after high school graduation, right before I was to attend my first year in college. I learned that the fashion industry is not the utopian industry I had created in my head, but in fact an industry full of unethical and environmentally devastating practices. That knowledge felt like a blow to my life, how could I go into a field that causes pain to our planet and its inhabitants? I was stuck, as much as I wanted to go into fashion, I couldn't do it and still consider myself an environmentally conscious individual. My solution required finding an alternative, and that alternative is sustainable fashion. Sustainable fashion allows me to still live out my fashion dream without compromising my dedication to our planet. Not only is it an alternative, it is the future. I want to be a part of creating a new industry, one that values its impact on our planet just as much as profit. The classes and opportunities FIT provides in not only fashion but sustainable innovation would empower me to be a part of creating the change I hope to see, which is why I wish to grow nowhere else. My time at PCC the last year and a half has been spent expanding my knowledge and experiences in Environmental Studies by starting an Environmental Justice Club, being a District Student Sustainability Council student leader, and working in the Environmental Center. I have spent my time focusing on the Environmental Studies side of Sustainable Fashion by volunteering in the learning garden and Habitat Restoration Team, diving deep into permaculture principles and ecological science. I have become apart from a family at PCC that strives to make our small campus and local community a better home for everyone and everything. My focus has never drifted from business with fashion in mind, and while PCC unfortunately does not offer fashion related courses, I have taken business courses that apply to my business degree and would apply to a Fashion Business Management major at FIT. This major would give me the opportunity to implement my sustainability knowledge in a business setting, through sustainable design and manufacturing processes. While my desire to be a designer has dimmed, being able to work alongside one from the preliminary creative processes to the selling of our creations is exactly what I see myself doing. I want to be the one that spots upcoming trends and brings them to life in an environmentally conscious way. I want sustainable fashion to be the norm for everyone, and see it all around instead of having to search for it like I did. Furthermore, I want to be a part of that process, and more importantly be the one that strives to make it the least impactful as possible. My newer passions may have diverged from a fashion focus, but attending FIT would allow me to recon verge them with sustainable fashion. Not only recon verge them, but make them stronger because my array of passions has only driven my desire to pursue fashion as a career. I have created a home for myself at Portland Community College, but my final destination has always been FIT. It's time for me to leave the comfortable home I have created for myself at PCC, for a chance to flourish at FIT. **This is not nearly close to being finished, but my current problem areas that I encourage others to focus on are: deepening the intimacy expanding my personal experiences to make myself and essay unique, and relatability-not everyone understands an unexplainable internal desire to do environmental work, but I want to somehow help the reader relate.
My educational goal is to gain in-depth knowledge and application skills on the fundamentals of CS so that I can become a proficient software developer in the future. I have applied to UW's CS program because of its focus on the study of software, algorithms, programming and the limits of computation. I believe that the program's aim can be applied effectively in software development. UW also offers many CS courses related to software which can improve my knowledge and skills. Other reasons why I'm applying to UW is because UW provides varieties of clubs, scholarship opportunities, and a well-known co-operative education. UW has a Game Development and CTRL-A club which interests me a lot. Overall, I believe that UW has many promising benefits to offer and that UW is where I'll be able to achieve my goal.	My educational goal is to gain in-depth knowledge and application skills on the fundamentals of CS so that I can become a proficient software developer in the future. I have applied to UW's CS program because of its focus on the study of software, algorithms, programming and the limits of computation. I believe that the program's aim can be applied effectively in software development. UW also offers many CS courses related to software which can improve my knowledge and skills. Other reasons why I'm applying to UW is because UW provides varieties of clubs, scholarship opportunities, and a well-known co-operative education. UW has a Game Development and CTRL-A club which interests me a lot. Overall, I believe that UW has many promising benefits to offer and that UW is where I'll be able to achieve my goal.
Ever since I was a child, I've admired those who have sat in the broadcast booth. Whether I be at home or driving in the car, I took every opportunity to tune into a Blue Jays game on TV or the radio. To me, commentators such as Jerry Howarth or Mike Wilner for Sportsnet 590 The Fan had the greatest job on Earth. The way they could describe a game over the radio gave me inspiration growing up; the atmosphere of the stadium, the day's weather, the crack of the bat. This is a skill that I believe is underappreciated by audiences across. The ability to give your point of view of the game while keeping a professional and engaging tone is no small feat, in my opinion, and is a skill that I wish to learn in the future. An example of a particular broadcast that opened my eyes to the world of journalism was Jerry Howarth's call of Game 5 of the ALDS for the Blue Jays; in particular his call of Jose Bautista's 7th inning home run. When the momentous home run was hit, you could hear the passion and bravado in Jerry's voice as he made the call, "Now he comes set. Kicks. The one-one pitch, fly ball deep left field - YES! SIR! There! She! Goes!" It's moments like this, when the excitement of the play finally died down, where I realized how amazing it would be to call that play from the booth. "Great journalism will always attract readers. The words, pictures and graphics that are the stuff of journalism have to be brilliantly packaged; they must feed the mind and move the heart." This quote by Rupert Murdoch explains how journalism isn't a measure of your intelligence or where you come from. It's about being bold both as a person and as a professional, having the confidence to assert yourself and to step outside your comfort zone. Yes, I know this essay is rough around the edges and not amazing, but I tried to make it as personal as I could. I would love some general advice in making it better, I really want to be accepted into this program. Thanks in advance.	Ever since I was a child, I've admired those who have sat in the broadcast booth. Whether I am at home or driving in the car, I took every opportunity to tune into a Blue Jays game on TV or the radio. To me, commentators such as Jerry Hogarth or Mike Winner for Sportsnet 590 The Fan had the greatest job on Earth. The way they could describe a game over the radio gave me inspiration growing up; the atmosphere of the stadium, the day's weather, the crack of the bat. This is a skill that I believe is underappreciated by audiences across. The ability to give your point of view of the game while keeping a professional and engaging tone is no small feat, in my opinion, and is a skill that I wish to learn in the future. An example of a particular broadcast that opened my eyes to the world of journalism was Jerry Hogarth's call of Game 5 of the AIDS for the Blue Jays; in particular his call of Jose Bautista's 7th inning home run. When the momentous home run was hit, you could hear the passion and bravado in Jerry's voice as he made the call, "Now he comes set. Kicks. The one-one pitch, fly ball deep left field - YES! SIR! There! She! Goes!" It's moments like this, when the excitement of the play finally died down, where I realized how amazing it would be to call that play from the booth. "Great journalism will always attract readers. The words, pictures and graphics that are the stuff of journalism have to be brilliantly packaged; they must feed the mind and move the heart." This quote by Rupert Murdoch explains how journalism isn't a measure of your intelligence or where you come from. It's about being bold both as a person and as a professional, having the confidence to assert yourself and to step outside your comfort zone. Yes, I know this essay is rough around the edges and not amazing, but I tried to make it as personal as I could. I would love some general advice in making it better, I really want to be accepted into this program. Thanks in advance.
Ever Since I was a child, I've always loved puzzles. I was filled with delight and wonder if I found a new crossword, and I was fascinated by reading one of Sherlock Holmes mysteries or sitting to watch my favorite "Chasing UFOs" on Nat Geo. My happiness was supreme after solving any puzzle; completing the picture of the jigsaw puzzle or reconstructing cube's discrete pieces represented a sheer joy for me. To keep them, I used to put these solved puzzles in a wooden box-I called it X. I was always looking for new riddles to solve and put them. Within many childhood years of free and easy puzzling, my obsession with finding trickier, bigger puzzles didn't stop. One late night when I was deciding on a book to read, and all of a sudden, a title startled me: "The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography." The words "secrecy" and "cryptography" lured me strongly to open the book and to start reading it. While I was reading, I was intrigued by the origins of secret writing and how it shaped human history. Inside the book, I learned different techniques for enciphering and deciphering a message. I was pleased with every cipher I cracked; then I started to make my own. I loved to share my interest with my friends and challenge them with the ones I created. OF all the types of ciphers enumerated in the book, Vigenère cipher infatuated me the most for its profundity and complexity. I continued reading to know that this cipher remained impregnable for three centuries; no wonder that cryptanalysts called it "le Chiffre indecipherable." After I've finished the book, I wiggled and jiggled happily when I noticed that there is a cipher challenge at the end of the book. I was lucky as this challenge included a message encrypted using the Vigenère method. Again, I found a new puzzle to solve; I grabbed a pen and paper enthusiastically then started. Under the pure, warm light of the room and the soft, gentle sound of the breeze, I was sitting opposite my desk with the same excitement of a child playing with a new toy. I was entirely absorbed in the text of the cipher, observing every letter, and scrutinizing each pattern. I started counting spaces, finding frequencies, and looking for suitable combinations. I wrote this information in a small margin and started guessing the key. It has been two hours since I have begun, and all my efforts to find the key were in vain. Before I just began to disappoint, a thought had drifted into my mind: If Vigenère was a French citizen, why wouldn't the text be written in the French language? I tried the frequencies of the French letters and plugged them to my combinations. I jumped with happiness when I found that my inference was true; the matching between the cipher alphabets and the plain alphabets made sense. My heart beat with exhilaration as every letter of the key was revealed. Having the key revealed, I gained eagerness to continue; I began writing these letters above the text of the cipher to unveil the message. My excitement was growing while each word was appearing to complete the meaning of the text that perhaps remained impregnable for years in the past. This sequence of casual puzzling or sometimes high-level one made me stop and imagine myself solving world class puzzles. I imagined myself the only one in the world solving the famous MIT Time-Lock puzzle or the unbreakable Voynich manuscript. I was euphoric about such thoughts not for the acknowledgment I'd have but for the fill of my X with new puzzles.	Ever Since I was a child, I've always loved puzzles. I was filled with delight and wonder if I found a new crossword, and I was fascinated by reading one of Sherlock Holmes mysteries or sitting to watch my favorite "Chasing UFOs" on Nat Geo. My happiness was supreme after solving any puzzle; completing the picture of the jigsaw puzzle or reconstructing cube's discrete pieces represented a sheer joy for me. To keep them, I used to put these solved puzzles in a wooden box-I called it X. I was always looking for new riddles to solve and put them. Within many childhood years of free and easy puzzling, my obsession with finding trickier, bigger puzzles didn't stop. One late night when I was deciding on a book to read, and all of a sudden, a title startled me: "The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography." The words "secrecy" and "cryptography" lured me strongly to open the book and to start reading it. While I was reading, I was intrigued by the origins of secret writing and how it shaped human history. Inside the book, I learned different techniques for enciphering and deciphering a message. I was pleased with every cipher I cracked; then I started to make my own. I loved to share my interest with my friends and challenge them with the ones I created. OF all the types of ciphers enumerated in the book, Genre cipher infatuated me the most for its profundity and complexity. I continued reading to know that this cipher remained impregnable for three centuries; no wonder that cryptanalysts called it "LE Chiffon indecipherable." After I've finished the book, I wiggled and jiggled happily when I noticed that there is a cipher challenge at the end of the book. I was lucky as this challenge included a message encrypted using the Genre method. Again, I found a new puzzle to solve; I grabbed a pen and paper enthusiastically then started. Under the pure, warm light of the room and the soft, gentle sound of the breeze, I was sitting opposite my desk with the same excitement of a child playing with a new toy. I was entirely absorbed in the text of the cipher, observing every letter, and scrutinizing each pattern. I started counting spaces, finding frequencies, and looking for suitable combinations. Furthermore, I wrote this information in a small margin and started guessing the key. It has been two hours since I have begun, and all my efforts to find the key were in vain. Before I just began to disappoint, a thought had drifted into my mind: If Genre was a French citizen, why wouldn't the text be written in the French language? I tried the frequencies of the French letters and plugged them to my combinations. I jumped with happiness when I found that my inference was true; the matching between the cipher alphabets and the plain alphabets made sense. My heart beat with exhilaration as every letter of the key was revealed. Having the key revealed, I gained eagerness to continue; I began writing these letters above the text of the cipher to unveil the message. My excitement was growing while each word was appearing to complete the meaning of the text that perhaps remained impregnable for years in the past. This sequence of casual puzzling or sometimes high-level one made me stop and imagine myself solving world-class puzzles. I imagined myself the only one in the world solving the famous MIT Time-Lock puzzle or the unbreakable Voice manuscript. I was euphoric about such thoughts not for the acknowledgment I'd have but for the fill of my X with new puzzles.
Hi I'm a non-native English speaker who is writing essays for college application. My writing can be sloppy and lack in flavor but I am sincerely looking for a lot of help from here! Hope you have fun reading my essay and I will welcome any comments or feedbacks! :) Have a nice day every one. Prompt: Write a formal, academic essay in which you imagine that you are in a position of leadership in your country or your local community (note that while many leaders who effect change are politicians, they can also be scholars, activists, scientists, artists, etc.) Choose an issue about which you, as this leader, feel passionately and describe it in detail, giving your informed reader a sense of the arguments and counterarguments associated with the issue. Tell us where you stand and why, using description and analysis of real-world evidence as well as your unique perspective as an influential member of your community. Hypothetically, how would you address this issue and what would your community or country look like as a result of your actions? Please be as specific as possible and limit your response to 500-750 word The Naameh landfill has been in use for 17 years prior to 2015. It was only expected to be used for 6 years and has culminated 13 million more tons of waste than it's expected 2 million. When the residents of Naameh protested against the use of the landfill and it's proximity to their homes, it finally closed down. In 2015, following the closure of the Naameh landfill, the streets of the Lebanese capital started piling up with trash. The government authorities failed to implement a sustainable solution to the problem and thus began the "Lebanese Trash Crisis". This eventually led to demonstrations held around the country by Lebanese activists under the slogan "You Stink" to protest the negligence of the government towards this problem. About 90% of Lebanon's solid waste is made up of materials that could be composted or recycled, yet only 17% of the 1.57 million tons of waste that Lebanon produces in a year (with an annual growth rate of 1.65%) is recycled or composted, whereas the remaining 83% goes to landfills or disposed of in dumps. Temporary solutions that the government found were to create new landfills, more specifically in Costa Brava and Bourj Hammoud. The waste disposed of in these locations is a threat to public safety and the health of the citizens. Near the airport is located the Costa Brava site, which attracts birds that became a threat to planes and therefore a public endangerment. At the Bourj Hammoud site, trucks would throw out the trash in the Mediterranean sea, endangering the fauna and the flora, as well as raise problems for the fishermen and beachgoers. It is undeniable that many civilians have been affected by the crisis. Therefore, I, as the Minister of the Interior, will bring about the necessary measures to deal with such an issue. To begin with, incineration is an effective, yet harmful solution to the issue. The problem with the incinerators is that, when not properly maintained, they will produce immense levels of pollution. In an experiment that the American University of Beirut (AUB) held about Lebanese air quality, if the government placed an incinerator near Beirut, the fumes would cover a large portion of the city and most of the residents in the capital would be affected by the materials released by these incinerators. With an annual growth rate of 1.65%, the 1.57 million tons of garbage will undoubtedly pose more significant problems than they do today, in spite of the temporary measures placed. A tax on how much garbage a household can produce can be implemented as a way to reduce waste. The taxes can then be collected to fund environmentally friendly projects or towards recycling projects. Having lived in the U.A.E., most of the trash I produced goes into different piles (such as papers, cans and plastic). I believe that recycling will not only decrease the load that Lebanon's landfills have to handle daily, but it will also make the country more environmentally conscious. Another possible solution is to export the trash. Countries such as Sweden and Norway are importing trash because they've run out of it. Much of the trash never ends up in a landfill in these countries because it can either be recycled or used to generate electricity. Sweden and Norway even approached Lebanon to buy the garbage. However, the Lebanese government was undecided on how to divide the money received. Many people are living in fear of contracting respiratory illnesses from the omnipresent waste, as well as the long-term health impact on them and their children. Living in a country that respects the health and environmental rights of its citizens is mandatory and should not be overlooked. As Minister of the Interior, it is a major issue that I would work on solving.	Hi I'm a non-native English speaker who is writing essays for college application. My writing can be sloppy and lack in flavor, but I am sincerely looking for a lot of help from here! Hope you have fun reading my essay and I will welcome any comments or feedbacks! :) Have a nice day every one. Prompt: Write a formal, academic essay in which you imagine that you are in a position of leadership in your country or your local community (note that while many leaders who effect change are politicians, they can also be scholars, activists, scientists, artists, etc.) Choose an issue about which you, as this leader, feel passionately and describe it in detail, giving your informed reader a sense of the arguments and counterarguments associated with the issue. Tell us where you stand and why, using description and analysis of real-world evidence as well as your unique perspective as an influential member of your community. Hypothetically, how would you address this issue, and what would your community or country look like as a result of your actions? Please be as specific as possible and limit your response to 500-750 word The Name landfill has been in use for 17 years prior to 2015. It was only expected to be used for 6 years and has culminated 13 million more tons of waste than it's expected 2 million. When the residents of Name protested against the use of the landfill, and it's proximity to their homes, it finally closed down. In 2015, following the closure of the Name landfill, the streets of the Lebanese capital started piling up with trash. The government authorities failed to implement a sustainable solution to the problem and thus began the "Lebanese Trash Crisis". This eventually led to demonstrations held around the country by Lebanese activists under the slogan "You Stink" to protest the negligence of the government towards this problem. About 90% of Lebanon's solid waste is made up of materials that could be composted or recycled, yet only 17% of the 1.57 million tons of waste that Lebanon produces in a year (with an annual growth rate of 1.65%) is recycled or composted, whereas the remaining 83% goes to landfills or disposed of in dumps. Temporary solutions that the government found were to create new landfills, more specifically in Costa Brave and Born Hammond. The waste disposed of in these locations is a threat to public safety and the health of the citizens. Near the airport is located the Costa Brave site, which attracts birds that became a threat to planes and therefore a public endangerment. At the Born Hammond site, trucks would throw out the trash in the Mediterranean Sea, endangering the fauna and the flora, as well as raise problems for the fishermen and beach goers. It is undeniable that many civilians have been affected by the crisis. Therefore, I, as the Minister of the Interior, will bring about the necessary measures to deal with such an issue. To begin with, incineration is an effective, yet harmful solution to the issue. The problem with the incinerators is that, when not properly maintained, they will produce immense levels of pollution. In an experiment that the American University of Beirut (PUB) held about Lebanese air quality, if the government placed an incinerator near Beirut, the fumes would cover a large portion of the city and most of the residents in the capital would be affected by the materials released by these incinerators. With an annual growth rate of 1.65%, the 1.57 million tons of garbage will undoubtedly pose more significant problems than they do today, in spite of the temporary measures placed. A tax on how much garbage a household can produce can be implemented as a way to reduce waste. The taxes can then be collected to fund environmentally friendly projects or towards recycling projects. Having lived in the U.A.E., most of the trash I produced goes into different piles (such as papers, cans and plastic). I believe that recycling will not only decrease the load that Lebanon's landfills have to handle daily, but it will also make the country more environmentally conscious. Another possible solution is to export the trash. Countries such as Sweden and Norway are importing trash because they've run out of it. Much of the trash never ends up in a landfill in these countries because it can either be recycled or used to generate electricity. Sweden and Norway even approached Lebanon to buy the garbage. However, the Lebanese government was undecided on how to divide the money received. Many people are living in fear of contracting respiratory illnesses from the omnipresent waste, as well as the long-term health impact on them and their children. Living in a country that respects the health and environmental rights of its citizens is mandatory and should not be overlooked. As Minister of the Interior, it is a major issue that I would work on solving.
I'd always had the passion for art since the age most kids pick up a set of pencils and scribble along on paper; the advancements in technology in the past decades has also resulted in advancements in the way I like to create art. From my origins in traditional media, like paints and pencils, it advanced to digital media, sketching away on tablets; then it progressed from two-dimensional art into three-dimension; creating stories with moving images rather than still ones; creating pre-rendered art to constantly changing, real-time renders. Now I am venturing towards taking it a step further, to a point where people can not just interact but also communicate with what I make. My passion led me to pursue my Bachelor's Degree in Animation at SAE Institute XXX, which I completed with distinction in early 2017. The program I picked involved three years of education fit into two years of intensive learning, as a result helping me train myself to be productive under situations of high pressure and tight deadlines. Throughout my two and a half years at SAE, I ended up doing 3 animation studio projects, and 8 collaborative projects, over half of them being games. I took the initiative to get some basic knowledge in scripting games for myself, by taking elective lessons for C# in Unity. In addition, the courses tended to require a great deal of group work, and I used this opportunity to build my leadership skills. At the same time, I made it my mission to do some work outside of the university and to find challenging internships to take up during my undergraduate career in an attempt to develop practical experience in the industry. Throughout those years I interned at various companies in roles such as social media graphics artist, animator, 3D character designer, and UX designer. By doing this I was able to better understand the industry and gained experience which complimented and tested my beliefs as a designer. I also participated in volunteer activities and led teams at regional events, which prepared me for my job for the next two years after graduation in the hectic events industry of XXX. Extremely fresh out of university, I received an opportunity to work at XXXX, one of the leading technology labs in XXX. We design and develop digital products used by people at events and expos in many countries. This gave me ample opportunities to become exposed to different avenues of technology. I began as a 3D and concept designer for games and interactive installations for events and built my way up to actually creating them. By the time I got promoted to interactive producer and stage show director-in-training, I had experience in handling entire applications for multiple installations, using technologies such as Phidget RFIDs, Optitrack cameras, multitouch displays with marker detection, Arduinos, laser projections with radar touch and more. Some of my projects also involved developing screen content for award shows, AR stages, and sports events. Although my work experience is fruitful and fulfilling, at some level I feel like there are many gaps in my knowledge, which I am hoping I would be able to fill with education at SCAD. While I have work experience in interactive design, I don't have formal training in it, which has resulted in me missing out on learning a lot of essentials to this practice. I wish to create experiences for people that will enable them to immerse themselves with my art with most of their senses; stories and narratives that they can enjoy as though they're a part of it. Products that require effort on the part of the developer for the sake of the simplicity and ease-of-use for the user. I want to help make people experience things that they would not in real life; action, mythical creatures, fantastical worlds that they could only see through CGI. Creating an empathetic connection with users and making them feel like they're in a Disney movie with their favorite characters or in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. I would like to use my skills in 2D and 3D motion design paired with knowledge in games and user experience to design across a broad range of platforms for games, interactive installations or stage shows and contribute to the development of immersive experiences to tell stories, teach people, and give them therapeutic experiences. As a person who enjoys cultures and dreams to travel and explore opportunities, I want more people around the world to witness my work. From what I've heard, Savannah is a haven for art lovers. Being born in a city that also has quite a developed art scene, I would love to explore how this culture has evolved in other countries and gain a perspective towards it on a global level. These are just some of the many reasons why I have decided to apply for the Interactive Design and Game Development Master's program SCAD. It presents itself as the ideal multicultural platform for me to receive immense exposure and acquaint with other professionals in the industry; a hunting ground for me to hone my current skills, explore future ones and branch out further into facets of interactivity that I have not yet had a chance to play with. At SCAD, I believe I would gain the necessary skills to become a recognizable figure in the field of design and inspiration to produce original work that will be appreciated by those who experience it. From my experience in working in the industry for almost two years, I know that it is interactive design that would complement my unquenchable appetite for creativity, imagination, and curiosity towards people and technology. I aim to be a designer in a company that employs cutting edge technology and stretches it to its limits to create beautiful digital experiences for people in the world. Within the next ten years, I aim to be an influencer of design. Get to the point where people cite my work as inspiration. I aim to be a freelance developer, working with various companies while traveling and being inspired by various cultures, as is the way I know I work best. I like to open my mind to opportunities in different places and spread my work to the community. I would like to study Masters in Interactive Design and Game Development at SCAD in order to gain a strong academic background of my profession and to have a deeper insight into its fundamentals and principles. Above all, I hope to become a more competent interactive designer. 1095 words	I'd always had the passion for art since the age most kids pick up a set of pencils and scribble along on paper; the advancements in technology in the past decades has also resulted in advancements in the way I like to create art. From my origins in traditional media, like paints and pencils, it advanced to digital media, sketching away on tablets; then it progressed from two-dimensional art into three-dimension; creating stories with moving images rather than still ones; creating pre-rendered art to constantly changing, real-time renders. Now I am venturing towards taking it a step further, to a point where people can not just interact but also communicate with what I make. My passion led me to pursue my Bachelor's Degree in Animation at SAE Institute XXX, which I completed with distinction in early 2017. The program I picked involved three years of education fit into two years of intensive learning, as a result helping me train myself to be productive under situations of high pressure and tight deadlines. Throughout my two and a half years at SAE, I ended up doing 3 animation studio projects, and 8 collaborative projects, over half of them being games. I took the initiative to get some basic knowledge in scripting games for myself, by taking elective lessons for C# in Unity. In addition, the courses tended to require a great deal of group work, and I used this opportunity to build my leadership skills. At the same time, I made it my mission to do some work outside the university and to find challenging internships to take up during my undergraduate career in an attempt to develop practical experience in the industry. Throughout those years I interned at various companies in roles such as social media graphics artist, animator, 3D character designer, and UX designer. By doing this I was able to better understand the industry and gained experience which complimented and tested my beliefs as a designer. I also participated in volunteer activities and led teams at regional events, which prepared me for my job for the next two years after graduation in the hectic events' industry of XXX. Extremely fresh out of university, I received an opportunity to work at XXXX, one of the leading technology labs in XXX. We design and develop digital products used by people at events and expos in many countries. This gave me ample opportunities to become exposed to different avenues of technology. I began as a 3D and concept designer for games and interactive installations for events and built my way up to actually creating them. By the time I got promoted to interactive producer and stage show director-in-training, I had experience in handling entire applications for multiple installations, using technologies such as Midget Raids, Offtrack cameras, multitouch displays with marker detection, Arduino's, laser projections with radar touch and more. Some of my projects also involved developing screen content for award shows, AR stages, and sports events. Although my work experience is fruitful and fulfilling, at some level I feel like there are many gaps in my knowledge, which I am hoping I would be able to fill with education at SCAD. While I have work experience in interactive design, I don't have formal training in it, which has resulted in me missing out on learning a lot of essentials to this practice. I wish to create experiences for people that will enable them to immerse themselves with my art with most of their senses; stories and narratives that they can enjoy as though they're a part of it. Products that require effort on the part of the developer for the sake of the simplicity and ease-of-use for the user. I want to help make people experience things that they would not in real life; action, mythical creatures, fantastical worlds that they could only see through CGI. Creating an empathetic connection with users and making them feel like they're in a Disney movie with their favorite characters or in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. I would like to use my skills in 2D and 3D motion design paired with knowledge in games and user experience to design across a broad range of platforms for games, interactive installations or stage shows and contribute to the development of immersive experiences to tell stories, teach people, and give them therapeutic experiences. As a person who enjoys cultures and dreams to travel and explore opportunities, I want more people around the world to witness my work. From what I've heard, Savannah is a haven for art lovers. Being born in a city that also has quite a developed art scene, I would love to explore how this culture has evolved in other countries and gain a perspective towards it on a global level. These are just some of the many reasons why I have decided to apply for the Interactive Design and Game Development Master's program SCAD. It presents itself as the ideal multicultural platform for me to receive immense exposure and acquaint with other professionals in the industry; a hunting ground for me to hone my current skills, explore future ones and branch out further into facets of interactivity that I have not yet had a chance to play with. At SCAD, I believe I would gain the necessary skills to become a recognizable figure in the field of design and inspiration to produce original work that will be appreciated by those who experience it. From my experience in working in the industry for almost two years, I know that it is interactive design that would complement my unquenchable appetite for creativity, imagination, and curiosity towards people and technology. I aim to be a designer in a company that employs cutting edge technology and stretches it to its limits to create beautiful digital experiences for people in the world. Within the next ten years, I aim to be an influencer of design. Get to the point where people cite my work as inspiration. I aim to be a freelance developer, working with various companies while traveling and being inspired by various cultures, as is the way I know I work best. I like to open my mind to opportunities in different places and spread my work to the community. Furthermore, I would like to study Masters in Interactive Design and Game Development at SCAD in order to gain a strong academic background of my profession and to have a deeper insight into its fundamentals and principles. Above all, I hope to become a more competent interactive designer. 1095 words
Throughout my childhood and teenage, I have lived in various cities across India. Because of this, I have experienced many different cultures, languages and ways of life. My exposure to them has built and developed my character, morals, ethics and molded my attitude towards life and people, and my aspirations. Initially I used to be apprehensive about moving to a new city in my childhood, and ended up being extremely shy and restrained. However, overtime I became more adapting and always got excited about new opportunities and lifestyles that I would get to experience every time I move to a different part of the country. My parents have always found me to be open to change and quick to settle in the new environment every time we moved, without losing continuity of focus on my goals and interests. They would vouch for my ability to adhere to family values. My friends consider me to be receptive, pleasant and competitive, and peers from different backgrounds find me easily relatable and empathetic. I believe my neighborhood views me as a constructive member of the community as i actively take part in various events, even pertaining to differing faiths. My upbringing in varied geographies and cultures in the country makes me very flexible, accepting and completely non-discriminatory. I am very proud of these qualities in me.	Throughout my childhood and teenage, I have lived in various cities across India. Because of this, I have experienced many cultures, languages and ways of life. My exposure to them has built and developed my character, morals, ethics and molded my attitude towards life and people, and my aspirations. Initially I used to be apprehensive about moving to a new city in my childhood, and ended up being extremely shy and restrained. However, overtime I became more adapting and always got excited about new opportunities and lifestyles that I would get to experience every time I move to a different part of the country. My parents have always found me to be open to change and quick to settle in the new environment every time we moved, without losing continuity of focus on my goals and interests. They would vouch for my ability to adhere to family values. My friends consider me to be receptive, pleasant and competitive, and peers from different backgrounds find me easily relatable and empathetic. I believe my neighborhood views me as a constructive member of the community as I actively take part in various events, even pertaining to differing faiths. My upbringing in varied geographies and cultures in the country makes me very flexible, accepting and completely non-discriminatory. I am very proud of these qualities in me.
Going through life's trials is like navigating our way through a dark room. Although we may be unaware of what lies ahead, we stumble on, trying our best to work with the limited knowledge we have gathered in our younger days. However, once in a while there will be a guiding light that shows us a new path; and as we follow that light, we come across experiences that will help us grow to become better individuals. In my case, I encountered it about a year ago when I took up the position of Under Secretary-General of Photography as part of my first ever secretariat experience in a Model United Nations conference. Having been in the MUN scene since 2015, this was a significant milestone for me. Never in my life had I envisioned myself taking on a major leadership role in an annual event, let alone on my university's campus. Of course, getting there in the first place had its own setbacks. After years of determination, failed applicant interviews, and working as a minor crew member completing miscellaneous jobs, I worked my way up from being a participant to an organiser. As my first time becoming Head of the Photography department, it acted as a launchpad that took me to greater heights, filled with new experiences and realisations about myself and my friends. Prior to this, I consistently doubted my own abilities and preferred to blend in with the crowd, foregoing my chance to shine for the sake of my own insecurities. However, being part of the secretariat helped to grow my inner seed of self-confidence. Like a plant under sunlight, I was placed in a nurturing environment that encouraged others to speak their minds. Gradually, I too became more outspoken and less hesitant to voice out my ideas. Being a leader also meant being independent and having good organisation skills. I took this opportunity to learn the ropes, from coordinating secretariat photoshoots to planning and producing the opening ceremony video. I learnt how to set my own logical and achievable objectives, all with little reliance on others. Consequently, I could produce work that matched the secretariat's sky-high standards as I was able to formulate clear-cut goals that my department could work towards, effectively preparing myself for the target-oriented working world. In addition, this experience shed light on some personal aspects I never realised I had. One of these revelations was the the fact that I was very emotionally-driven. I took constructive criticism from fellow secretariat members to heart and felt discouraged as a result. However, I soon came to terms with the hard-hitting truth that listening to what others thought about my work was a crucial component of self-improvement, leading me to change for the better. In fact, the harsher the criticism got, the more I pushed myself to produce top-notch work, which turned me from an emotionally fragile person to someone more resilient, never buckling under pressure or negativity. Due to the collaborative nature of our tasks, my friends and I also began to communicate more openly, allowing me to better understand their ideals and personalities which strengthened our bond. Although I encountered many unfamiliar things during this job, they helped with my personal growth and progress from a bumbling and nervous student to a proactive and well-prepared leader. For many of us, life is like a puzzle; the experiences we gather are the essential pieces we place together to reveal our hidden potential. Any feedback would be appreciated!	Going through life's trials is like navigating our way through a dark room. Although we may be unaware of what lies ahead, we stumble on, trying our best to work with the limited knowledge we have gathered in our younger days. However, once in a while there will be a guiding light that shows us a new path; and as we follow that light, we come across experiences that will help us grow to become better individuals. In my case, I encountered it about a year ago when I took up the position of Under Secretary-General of Photography as part of my first ever secretariat experience in a Model United Nations conference. Having been in the MUN scene since 2015, this was a significant milestone for me. Never in my life had I envisioned myself taking on a major leadership role in an annual event, let alone on my university's campus. Of course, getting there in the first place had its own setbacks. After years of determination, failed applicant interviews, and working as a minor crew member completing miscellaneous jobs, I worked my way up from being a participant to an organizer. As my first time becoming Head of the Photography department, it acted as a launchpad that took me to greater heights, filled with new experiences and realizations about myself and my friends. Prior to this, I consistently doubted my own abilities and preferred to blend in with the crowd, foregoing my chance to shine for the sake of my own insecurities. However, being part of the secretariat helped to grow my inner seed of self-confidence. Like a plant under sunlight, I was placed in a nurturing environment that encouraged others to speak their minds. Gradually, I too became more outspoken and less hesitant to voice out my ideas. Being a leader also meant being independent and having good organization skills. I took this opportunity to learn the ropes, from coordinating secretariat photoshoots to planning and producing the opening ceremony video. I learned how to set my own logical and achievable objectives, all with little reliance on others. Consequently, I could produce work that matched the secretariat's sky-high standards as I was able to formulate clear-cut goals that my department could work towards, effectively preparing myself for the target-oriented working world. In addition, this experience shed light on some personal aspects I never realized I had. One of these revelations was the fact that I was very emotionally-driven. I took constructive criticism from fellow secretariat members to heart and felt discouraged as a result. However, I soon came to terms with the hard-hitting truth that listening to what others thought about my work was a crucial component of self-improvement, leading me to change for the better. In fact, the harsher the criticism got, the more I pushed myself to produce top-notch work, which turned me from an emotionally fragile person to someone more resilient, never buckling under pressure or negativity. Due to the collaborative nature of our tasks, my friends and I also began to communicate more openly, allowing me to better understand their ideals and personalities which strengthened our bond. Although I encountered many unfamiliar things during this job, they helped with my personal growth and progress from a bumbling and nervous student to a proactive and well-prepared leader. For many of us, life is like a puzzle; the experiences we gather are the essential pieces we place together to reveal our hidden potential. Any feedback would be appreciated!
As an ambitious film student looking to broaden my horizons and refine my craft, I have chosen LMU not just for its dedication to providing experiential education, a Jesuit value that encourages students to apply knowledge they have learnt in the lecture hall to real-life scenarios which helps to redefine their learning experiences, but also for its diverse and open-minded community. Although filmmaking was something I constantly did at a young age, I initially never planned to pursue it as a career. However, I rediscovered my passion for film and decided to seriously commit to the medium. By attending LMU, I aim to push creative boundaries and produce films that make audiences think beneath the surface, opening the door to new ideas. Any feedback would be appreciated!	As an ambitious film student looking to broaden my horizons and refine my craft, I have chosen LMU not just for its dedication to providing experiential education, a Jesuit value that encourages students to apply knowledge they have learned in the lecture hall to real-life scenarios which helps to redefine their learning experiences, but also for its diverse and open-minded community. Although filmmaking was something I constantly did at a young age, I initially never planned to pursue it as a career. However, I rediscovered my passion for film and decided to seriously commit to the medium. By attending LMU, I aim to push creative boundaries and produce films that make audiences think beneath the surface, opening the door to new ideas. Any feedback would be appreciated!
Driven. My parents agree that I am committed, honest and strong-willed. My father says I am principled and argumentative, saying these attributes developed after I joined Debate Club. Whereas my mother insists I am the most handsome boy she has ever met. My friends often describe me as motivated and competitive. They say I use these traits to encourage myself and those around me as I can't leave a job unfinished until it is satisfactorily completed, be it a project, homework or a game of Monopoly. My teachers distinguish me for my maturity, my critical thinking and for representing the IB learner profile trait of Knowledgeable. I've been told I show these qualities through my tendency to help others, set goals for myself and throughout our TOK essay process where my dedication and research skills fueled my willingness to learn. A trait I'm most proud of is my habit to set goals for myself and follow through with them, which has allowed me to dream big. This has given me the means to accomplish my goal of learning French. In turn, this gave me the opportunity to be an exchange student in France during the Summer. Not only did this experience help me emphasise my independence and risk-taking abilities but it allowed me to reinforce my open-mindedness. Overall, I am proud of the person I have become and anticipate the person I will become. Please comment on any improvements I can make!	Driven. My parents agree that I am committed, honest and strong-willed. My father says I am principled and argumentative, saying these attributes developed after I joined Debate Club. Whereas my mother insists I am the most handsome boy she has ever met. My friends often describe me as motivated and competitive. They say I use these traits to encourage myself and those around me as I can't leave a job unfinished until it is satisfactorily completed, be it a project, homework or a game of Monopoly. My teachers distinguish me for my maturity, my critical thinking and for representing the IB learner profile trait of Knowledgeable. I've been told I show these qualities through my tendency to help others, set goals for myself and throughout our TOK essay process where my dedication and research skills fueled my willingness to learn. A trait I'm most proud of is my habit to set goals for myself and follow through with them, which has allowed me to dream big. This has given me the means to accomplish my goal of learning French. In turn, this gave me the opportunity to be an exchange student in France during the Summer. Not only did this experience help me emphasize my independence and risk-taking abilities, but it allowed me to reinforce my open-mindedness. Overall, I am proud of the person I have become and anticipate the person I will become. Please comment on any improvements I can make!
"Samir, you are the captain of this team", my coach declared. While my teammates clapped upon hearing the announcement, I wasn't sure what to make out of it. I was the youngest among my team members, but I had to lead the team on a week-long archery competition that was going to be held about 205 km away from where we were standing. Since my teammates were in full agreement with the decision, I accepted the opportunity. This was the first time when I realized that I truly had leadership qualities in me. Over the years, I have been fortunate to be involved in several other positions where I was able to demonstrate my leadership skills. No matter if it's being a class monitor or a president of a club, the experiences made me realize several qualities that are evident in all kinds of leaders. I believe that the most important thing in a leader is to have strong communication skills. Thus, I always try to get my point across my teammates and do not hesitate to share my opinions in a positive way. I acknowledge my weaknesses and try my best to work on it. I also try to incorporate the opinions of my teammates as much as I can. It is true that a leader must be able to make the right call in many difficult situations, but I am also well aware that a leader is not a dictator. The spirit of a team is high only when every voice of the teammates are considered before making that crucial decision. To be able to recognize the strength of each team members is another thing that a leader should focus on. The combined individual strengths truly make up a matchless team. Most of the people fall for the myth that creating an impact means to start out big. They worry so much about the results that they barely put the necessary efforts that are required for a task. As a leader, I want to change this mentality of people. I want to make them believe that all it takes to create a better world is to believe in what you want to achieve in your life. We all have different dreams and ambitions and mostly we are discouraged by others up to the point where we feel as if we are destined to fail. Thus, to be able to inspire all those who feel that they are destined to fail and who think that they do not have the means to stand up and risk failure, is how I envision myself making a difference to the world.	"Samir, you are the captain of this team", my coach declared. While my teammates clapped upon hearing the announcement, I wasn't sure what to make out of it. I was the youngest among my team members, but I had to lead the team on a week-long archery competition that was going to be held about 205 km away from where we were standing. Since my teammates were in full agreement with the decision, I accepted the opportunity. This was the first time when I realized that I truly had leadership qualities in me. Over the years, I have been fortunate to be involved in several other positions where I was able to demonstrate my leadership skills. No matter if it's being a class monitor or a president of a club, the experiences made me realize several qualities that are evident in all kinds of leaders. I believe that the most important thing in a leader is to have strong communication skills. Thus, I always try to get my point across my teammates and do not hesitate to share my opinions positively. I acknowledge my weaknesses and try my best to work on it. I also try to incorporate the opinions of my teammates as much as I can. It is true that a leader must be able to make the right call in many difficult situations, but I am also well aware that a leader is not a dictator. The spirit of a team is high only when every voice of the teammates are considered before making that crucial decision. To be able to recognize the strength of all team members is another thing that a leader should focus on. The combined individual strengths truly make up a matchless team. Most of the people fall for the myth that creating an impact means to start out big. They worry so much about the results that they barely put the necessary efforts that are required for a task. As a leader, I want to change this mentality of people. I want to make them believe that all it takes to create a better world is to believe in what you want to achieve in your life. We all have different dreams and ambitions, and mostly we are discouraged by others up to the point where we feel as if we are destined to fail. Thus, to be able to inspire all those who feel that they are destined to fail and who think that they do not have the means to stand up and risk failure, is how I envision myself making a difference to the world.
A tree is a metaphor that defines me. Thus, as the tree possess branches, I possess various skills and I'm competitive at each of it. Besides academics, I have acquired several skills in sports. Beginning with football at an early age of 6 my passion for it lives up to this date. I have represented my school in grade 8,9 and 10. Furthermore, I learned and excelled basketball within a span of 5 months. Creativity is another dimension that defines me I have been trained professionally in Drums I have participated in 3 concerts till date with an audience ranging from 100 to 250 plus. I have also excelled in Photography, a skill that was self-taught. This has given me reward & recognition in school from winning ' the best photographer' in MUNs to being the head of photography in a TEDx youth event, something I am extremely proud of. Besides Creativity & Sports, I have wholeheartedly performed community services by teaching Maths to underprivileged students. My parents would describe me as a conscientious, mature and a clever person as these characteristics were developed due to my father's recurring absence linked to his job requirements. Among my friends, I am seen as a reliable, empathetic and a dynamic person. My skills represent the branches, my constant growth represents the trunk and my aptitude to learn new things represents the roots of a tree.	A tree is a metaphor that defines me. Thus, as the tree possess branches, I possess various skills, and I'm competitive at each of it. Besides academics, I have acquired several skills in sports. Beginning with football at an early age of 6 my passion for it lives up to this date. I have represented my school in grade 8,9 and 10. Furthermore, I learned and excelled basketball within a span of 5 months. Creativity is another dimension that defines me I have been trained professionally in Drums I have participated in 3 concerts till date with an audience ranging from 100 to 250 plus. I have also excelled in Photography, a skill that was self-taught. This has given me reward camp; recognition in school from winning' the best photographer' in Runs to being the head of photography in a TEDx youth event, something I am extremely proud of. Besides Creativity camp; Sports, I have wholeheartedly performed community services by teaching Math to underprivileged students. My parents would describe me as a conscientious, mature and a clever person as these characteristics were developed due to my father's recurring absence linked to his job requirements. Among my friends, I am seen as a reliable, empathetic and a dynamic person. My skills represent the branches, my constant growth represents the trunk and my aptitude to learn new things represents the roots of a tree.
Here's my answer. 250 words max makes me wanna die. An 'Insufferable Know-It-All' is how many of my elementary school teachers would often describe me. Although being deemed socially unpopular by all, I was defiant and kept my hand raised for questions and my nose stuck in a book. It is because of my inquisitive and studious nature that I received multiple academic awards in school, curated hours of volunteer work, participated in extracurricular activities and moved to a different country by myself at the age of 18. And for that, I am proud. I am proud of the little girl who was called nerdy, for she has led me to the woman I am now; confident in my abilities and assertive in my intelligence. Please let me know what you think and if there's anything that I need to change.Thank you for any and all responses, I greatly appreciate them :) Regards,KK	Here's my answer. 250 words max makes me want to die. An 'Insufferable Know-It-All' is how many of my elementary school teachers would often describe me. Although being deemed socially unpopular by all, I was defiant and kept my hand raised for questions and my nose stuck in a book. It is because of my inquisitive and studious nature that I received multiple academic awards in school, curated hours of volunteer work, participated in extracurricular activities and moved to a different country by myself at the age of 18. And for that, I am proud. I am proud of the little girl who was called nerdy, for she has led me to the woman I am now; confident in my abilities and assertive in my intelligence. Please let me know what you think and if there's anything that I need to change. Thank you for any and all responses, I greatly appreciate them :) Regards, KK
I can hear the compere shouting at the audience, building up the excitement in the room, announcing my name to the world, and preparing everyone to see what I can do. It's almost time to go onstage for my set. I've got sweaty palms, my knees are weak, and my arms are heavy, but I still feel calm and collected. I'm ready for the limelight and to have everyone's attention focused on me. I'm introduced with an applause from the audience and feel the adrenaline pumping through my veins. I walk onto the stage and stare out into a deep sea of about 20 spectators and can't believe how I got here. It's my first ever stand-up comedy performance, something that I never thought I would have the guts to do. I've overcome my life's greatest obstacle by attacking it head-on. A lot of people are afraid of public speaking. Unfortunately, I used to be one of those people. Except my dilemma stretched far beyond just a fear of public speaking, I found most situations of social interaction to be an uncomfortable experience. For most of my early years, I kept to myself and was an introverted and quiet kid. I had trouble speaking my opinion in a group setting and taking initiative on everyday tasks in fear of my ideas being rejected and overlooked. I was so afraid of being overlooked by other people that essentially overlooked myself for them. Everyday I would hope and pray that the teacher wouldn't call on me to speak in front of the class; it was a dreadful feeling. I was definitely the type of person that would rather be in the audience than on stage performing for others. I felt lost, like an outcast that couldn't relate with those around me and I struggled finding my own voice. However, sometime during the 8th grade, I became captivated by comedy. I vividly remember watching Comedy Central on television one day (which somehow did not get blocked by my parents when they were setting up the blocked channels list) and seeing Daniel Tosh make countless jokes and entertain hundreds of people in a large theater. This peaked my interest and I decided to learn more about Tosh. It turned out that he also suffered from social anxiety and has disfavored public speaking at a time in his life. After reading that, I figured that if he can overcome the nervousness that he experienced by performing comedy, then so can I. Just like when Eddie Van Halen picked up a guitar for the first time, it was God's gift to the world when I first became interested in comedy. Soon after, my history teacher called on me to answer a question in class. He asked, "Rob, who was the leader of the Patriots at the Battle of Bunker Hill?" Instead of feeling fear like I had experienced my whole life when put on the spot like this, I guess that I was feeling a little adventurous (and probably kind of stupid too) as I looked directly into my teacher's eyes with a smile on my face and replied jokingly: "Tom Brady." Everyone in the class laughed at my comment. My teacher, however, did not seem pleased at the time. I guess he wasn't much of a football fan. I understand that I was kind of a turd in class that day, but it was a huge victory for my well being and a step in the right direction of breaking out of the mental prison that I had confined myself to. It seemed like a simple joke to everyone else but to me it felt like I scored the winning touchdown in the Super Bowl. Like seriously, if somebody would have come up to me after making that joke and asked, "Rob, you just told a somewhat funny joke in 8th grade history class, what are you going to do next?" I would have yelled at the top of my lungs "I'm going to Disney World!" My confidence skyrocketed and I used this moment to lay the foundation for the type of person that I aspired to be and leave the person that I was in the past. Over time, my plan proved to work. I began to find conversations with others to be much easier; they've actually become enjoyable! No longer was I the quiet kid afraid to speak up when I thought that something was wrong. I've realized that I have turned into a leader in my own right, taking control of situations instead of running from them. In turn, this has benefitted my academic achievement as I no longer have reluctant feelings about reaching out to others for help and feedback which has allowed me to edge closer to my full potential. I now have the courage to approach obstacles the same way I approach my comedy performances, which is to attack it head-on. The great Stephen Hawking once said that "quiet people have the loudest minds." Like most things Stephen Hawking talked about, he was right; it is just a matter for quiet people like myself to find a way of bringing that loudness out, a matter of finding their voice. I think I have a solid intro and body, I just need help wrapping it up and correcting minor grammar errors	I can hear the compare shouting at the audience, building up the excitement in the room, announcing my name to the world, and preparing everyone to see what I can do. It's almost time to go onstage for my set. I've got sweaty palms, my knees are weak, and my arms are heavy, but I still feel calm and collected. I'm ready for the limelight and to have everyone's attention focused on me. Furthermore, I'm introduced with an applause from the audience and feel the adrenaline pumping through my veins. Furthermore, I walk onto the stage and stare out into a deep sea of about 20 spectators and can't believe how I got here. It's my first ever stand-up comedy performance, something that I never thought I would have the guts to do. I've overcome my life's greatest obstacle by attacking it head-on. A lot of people are afraid of public speaking. Unfortunately, I used to be one of those people. Except my dilemma stretched far beyond just a fear of public speaking, I found most situations of social interaction to be an uncomfortable experience. For most of my early years, I kept to myself and was an introverted and quiet kid. I had trouble speaking my opinion in a group setting and taking initiative on everyday tasks in fear of my ideas being rejected and overlooked. I was so afraid of being overlooked by other people that essentially overlooked myself for them. Every day, I would hope and pray that the teacher wouldn't call on me to speak in front of the class; it was a dreadful feeling. I was definitely the type of person that would rather be in the audience than on stage performing for others. I felt lost, like an outcast that couldn't relate with those around me and I struggled finding my own voice. However, sometime during the 8th grade, I became captivated by comedy. I vividly remember watching Comedy Central on television one day (which somehow did not get blocked by my parents when they were setting up the blocked channels list) and seeing Daniel Tosh make countless jokes and entertain hundreds of people in a large theater. This piqued my interest and I decided to learn more about Tosh. It turned out that he also suffered from social anxiety and has disfavored public speaking at a time in his life. After reading that, I figured that if he can overcome the nervousness that he experienced by performing comedy, then so can I. Just like when Eddie Van Halen picked up a guitar for the first time, it was God's gift to the world when I first became interested in comedy. Soon after, my history teacher called on me to answer a question in class. He asked, "Rob, who was the leader of the Patriots at the Battle of Bunker Hill?" Instead of feeling fear like I had experienced my whole life when put on the spot like this, I guess that I was feeling a little adventurous (and probably kind of stupid too) as I looked directly into my teacher's eyes with a smile on my face and replied jokingly: "Tom Brady." Everyone in the class laughed at my comment. My teacher, however, did not seem pleased at the time. I guess he wasn't much of a football fan. I understand that I was kind of a turd in class that day, but it was a huge victory for my well-being and a step in the right direction of breaking out of the mental prison that I had confined myself to. It seemed like a simple joke to everyone else but to me, it felt like I scored the winning touchdown in the Super Bowl. Like seriously, if somebody had come up to me after making that joke and asked, "Rob, you just told a somewhat funny joke in 8th grade history class, what are you going to do next?" I would have yelled at the top of my lungs "I'm going to Disney World!" My confidence skyrocketed, and I used this moment to lay the foundation for the type of person that I aspired to be and leave the person that I was in the past. Over time, my plan proved to work. I began to find conversations with others to be much easier; they've actually become enjoyable! No longer was I the quiet kid afraid to speak up when I thought that something was wrong. I've realized that I have turned into a leader in my own right, taking control of situations instead of running from them. In turn, this has benefitted my academic achievement as I no longer have reluctant feelings about reaching out to others for help and feedback which has allowed me to edge closer to my full potential. I now have the courage to approach obstacles the same way I approach my comedy performances, which is to attack it head-on. The great Stephen Hawking once said that "quiet people have the loudest minds." Like most things Stephen Hawking talked about, he was right; it is just a matter for quiet people like myself to find a way of bringing that loudness out, a matter of finding their voice. I think I have a solid intro and body, I just need help wrapping it up and correcting minor grammar errors
Although I find the notion of a word determining the characteristic of one's personality inherently uncharacteristic of me, I feel the word 'dynamic' best suits me and my ever-growing ambitions. Although some would appreciate being present in a static equilibrium with minimised unpredictability, I always possessed the mentality to sought for more and to never settle. This was exemplified by my near-obsession with music and audio engineering, which was ignited by my 14th birthday gift; a piano keyboard. Within the span of two years, my eager teenage self uncovered the inner quirks of a keyboard by observing others play and by imitating youtube covers to eventually master over full 10 musical pieces. But my curiosity for the extent of musical potential didn't stop there. In 9th grade, as part of the curriculum I was introduced to Midi, an interface used to display, alter and capture musical notes being played on a keyboard. For the final quarter, we were given a task to use a Midi software to compose a modern pop song. Although most viewed this as merely an assignment, I continued enhancing my comprehension on musical theory, composition and implementation through software, which led me to ultimately utilize this developing skill in both my 10th grade music portfolio, as well as my personal project. As recently as this year, I've further expanded on the concept of audio manipulation through softwares, by having the concept of 'Doppler Shift' as my core Extended Essay concept, which allowed me to research into audio spectral analysis using multiple software.	Although I find the notion of a word determining the characteristic of one's personality inherently uncharacteristic of me, I feel the word 'dynamic' best suits me and my ever-growing ambitions. Although some would appreciate being present in a static equilibrium with minimized unpredictability, I always possessed the mentality to sought for more and to never settle. This was exemplified by my near-obsession with music and audio engineering, which was ignited by my 14th birthday gift; a piano keyboard. Within the span of two years, my eager teenage self uncovered the inner quirks of a keyboard by observing others play and by imitating YouTube covers to eventually master over full 10 musical pieces. But my curiosity for the extent of musical potential didn't stop there. In 9th grade, as part of the curriculum I was introduced to Midi, an interface used to display, alter and capture musical notes being played on a keyboard. For the final quarter, we were given a task to use a Midi software to compose a modern pop song. Although most viewed this as merely an assignment, I continued enhancing my comprehension on musical theory, composition and implementation through software, which led me to ultimately utilize this developing skill in both my 10th grade music portfolio, and my personal project. As recently as this year, I've further expanded on the concept of audio manipulation through pieces of software, by having the concept of 'Doppler Shift' as my core Extended Essay concept, which allowed me to research into audio spectral analysis using multiple software.
->Computer Science and Computer Engineering require a strong understanding of fundamental concepts of pure and logical Mathematics and being an enthusiast of the subject, I believe CS or CE is the route that aligns my career goals and passion perfectly. UWaterloo has a reputation of creating world-class entrepreneurs which made it stand out amidst the other reputed universities. Having a dream to start-up my own company, these idols inspire me a lot. The co-op program in Waterloo will be a perfect fit for me as it will help me apply my academic education in the practical world. So, by the time of graduation, I'll have about 2 years of quality work experience, which as I see it, is a necessity to excel anywhere on a professional scale these days. Also, being an international student, the extra income I get from my co-op work will certainly relieve me of some financial stress. Any feedback will be appreciated!	-Sgt;Computer Science and Computer Engineering require a strong understanding of fundamental concepts of pure and logical Mathematics and being an enthusiast of the subject, I believe CS or CE is the route that aligns my career goals and passion perfectly. Waterloo has a reputation of creating world-class entrepreneurs which made it stand out amidst the other reputed universities. Having a dream to start up my own company, these idols inspire me a lot. The co-op program in Waterloo will be a perfect fit for me as it will help me apply my academic education in the practical world. So, by the time of graduation, I'll have about 2 years of quality work experience, which as I see it, is a necessity to excel anywhere on a professional scale these days. Also, being an international student, the extra income I get from my co-op work will certainly relieve me of some financial stress. Any feedback will be appreciated!
Critical thinking is a central goal of Jesuit education, and at LMU you'll be asked to think critically and intensively in every class. Dr. King suggests that critical thinking results in our ability to inform intelligence with character, and strengthen character with intelligence. Please talk about a situation that demanded critical thinking from you, and how your choices or decisions integrated intelligence and character. (The Common App answer space only permits up to 5,000 characters so that limit has already been reached) Answer: Choice; an act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities. We are all given the power to select a desired path, be it clear or unknown. Sometimes the choices we make involve minor items, like deciding between coffee or tea. Other times, these choices can have major implications on our lives, such as opting to leave home for better opportunities elsewhere. For high school seniors, the single most important--and arguably toughest decision--is choosing a career path as they enter the world of adulthood: the exact same situation I was placed in over a year and a half ago. Critical thinking; the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgement. We constantly incorporate critical thinking into our daily choices. Failure to carefully weigh the potential outcomes and consequences of these choices may not lead us to the best results. This was my undeniably my greatest fear as I neared my high school graduation in the summer of 2017, but I knew I was not alone. Like many others lost in a labyrinth of options, I was stuck at a crossroads. I was faced with a colossal dilemma to either pursue an engineering degree that I had initially aimed for since entering high school, or leave everything I learnt behind, turn a complete 180° to take on a newly acquired interest; filmmaking. While this scenario may not be a major issue in the Western world where people are encouraged to follow their dreams, it is a different story in most Asian cultures. Many students are still pressured to go into fields their parents want them to pursue, prioritising practicality and economic stability over passion. Coming from a Chinese Malaysian background, I can testify that the East's collectivist sentiment of compliance and reduced risk-taking certainly opposes the West's individualist mindset that strives for uniqueness and variety. Hence, it came as no surprise to me when my parents were taken aback at my sudden switch from science to arts. Overwhelmed with shock, they initially disregarded my new interest as "passion that would not feed me". In other words, they thought that film, or the arts in general, could not provide a stable income. I was once again left with two difficult choices. I could follow my heart and pursue filmmaking, or go with the perception that the latter was a foolproof way of earning good income. To me, it was about finding a career I would thoroughly enjoy, but to my parents, it meant foregoing the chance of a stable job to chase an aspiration that yielded uncertain outcomes. If I wanted to fulfil my parents' wishes, I had to work on a science-based degree. If I chose filmmaking, I had to go against their ideals, possibly disappointing them in the future with a lack of job security. Day and night I weighed my options. On one hand, my logic told me that engineering was the way to go, as I could satisfy both of my parents and increase my chances of securing a skilled job. On the other hand, my conscience constantly reminded me about the growing curiosity I had for filmmaking. I was genuinely amazed at the way film can take the form of many different narratives and how much it can impact people's lives today; I wanted to be part of the creative process. With this in mind, I eventually chose career satisfaction over job security after realizing that I would rather do something I was passionate about than being stuck with a career I had little drive for, regardless of the risks involved. Fusing my burning determination with well-researched facts, I finally mustered up the courage to convince my parents that I really wanted to pursue filmmaking. I showed them the various job prospects and possibilities a film degree could provide, proving to them that filmmakers and artists can be just as successful as scientists and engineers. I also put my heart and soul into learning as much as I could about the art of filmmaking and its techniques, making them realize that I was serious about furthering my passion. After months of persuasion, my parents finally allowed me to pursue a degree in film. Many have asked me whether I regret choosing this path, and to them I say, "Absolutely not". Film is a medium that can resonate with and entertain a global audience through creative visuals and universal messages, and I would not have realized this sentiment had I not thought critically. If I never paused to thoroughly contemplate my choices along with the passions and dreams that made up my distinct personality, and if those aspirations had not been reinforced with my own knowledge and research, I likely would have received disapproval and become yet another voiceless soul in the crowd. However, just like how Theseus used a thread to navigate his way out of the labyrinth, we can utilise critical thinking to find our way out of our own maze of options by weighing the potential ramifications of our choices and making sound decisions best tailored to our individual selves. Done by:Jean	Critical thinking is a central goal of Jesuit education, and at LMU you'll be asked to think critically and intensively in every class. Dr. King suggests that critical thinking results in our ability to inform intelligence with character, and strengthen character with intelligence. Please talk about a situation that demanded critical thinking from you, and how your choices or decisions integrated intelligence and character. (The Common App answer space only permits up to 5,000 characters so that limit has already been reached) Answer: Choice; an act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities. We are all given the power to select a desired path, be it clear or unknown. Sometimes the choices we make involve minor items, like deciding between coffee or tea. Other times, these choices can have major implications on our lives, such as opting to leave home for better opportunities elsewhere. For high school seniors, the single most important--and arguably toughest decision--is choosing a career path as they enter the world of adulthood: the exact same situation I was placed in over a year and a half ago. Critical thinking; the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgement. We constantly incorporate critical thinking into our daily choices. Failure to carefully weigh the potential outcomes and consequences of these choices may not lead us to the best results. This was my undeniably my greatest fear as I neared my high school graduation in the summer of 2017, but I knew I was not alone. Like many others lost in a labyrinth of options, I was stuck at a crossroads. I was faced with a colossal dilemma to either pursue an engineering degree that I had initially aimed for since entering high school, or leave everything I learned behind, turn a complete 180° to take on a newly acquired interest; filmmaking. While this scenario may not be a major issue in the Western world where people are encouraged to follow their dreams, it is a different story in most Asian cultures. Many students are still pressured to go into fields their parents want them to pursue, prioritizing practicality and economic stability over passion. Coming from a Chinese Malaysian background, I can testify that the East's collectivist sentiment of compliance and reduced risk-taking certainly opposes the West's individualist mindset that strives for uniqueness and variety. Hence, it came as no surprise to me when my parents were taken aback at my sudden switch from science to arts. Overwhelmed with shock, they initially disregarded my new interest as "passion that would not feed me". In other words, they thought that film, or the arts in general, could not provide a stable income. I was once again left with two difficult choices. I could follow my heart and pursue filmmaking, or go with the perception that the latter was a foolproof way of earning good income. To me, it was about finding a career I would thoroughly enjoy, but to my parents, it meant foregoing the chance of a stable job to chase an aspiration that yielded uncertain outcomes. If I wanted to fulfil my parents' wishes, I had to work on a science-based degree. If I chose filmmaking, I had to go against their ideals, possibly disappointing them in the future with a lack of job security. Day and night I weighed my options. On one hand, my logic told me that engineering was the way to go, as I could satisfy both of my parents and increase my chances of securing a skilled job. On the other hand, my conscience constantly reminded me about the growing curiosity I had for filmmaking. I was genuinely amazed at the way film can take the form of many narratives and how much it can impact people's lives today; I wanted to be part of the creative process. With this in mind, I eventually chose career satisfaction over job security after realizing that I would rather do something I was passionate about than being stuck with a career I had little drive for, regardless of the risks involved. Fusing my burning determination with well-researched facts, I finally mustered up the courage to convince my parents that I really wanted to pursue filmmaking. I showed them the various job prospects and possibilities a film degree could provide, proving to them that filmmakers and artists can be just as successful as scientists and engineers. I also put my heart and soul into learning as much as I could about the art of filmmaking and its techniques, making them realize that I was serious about furthering my passion. After months of persuasion, my parents finally allowed me to pursue a degree in film. Many have asked me whether I regret choosing this path, and to them I say, "Absolutely not". Film is a medium that can resonate with and entertain a global audience through creative visuals and universal messages, and I would not have realized this sentiment had I not thought critically. If I never paused to thoroughly contemplate my choices along with the passions and dreams that made up my distinct personality, and if those aspirations had not been reinforced with my own knowledge and research, I likely would have received disapproval and become yet another voiceless soul in the crowd. However, just like how Theseus used a thread to navigate his way out of the labyrinth, we can utilize critical thinking to find our way out of our own maze of options by weighing the potential ramifications of our choices and making sound decisions best tailored to our individual selves. Done by:Jean
My high school best friend, X, who has known me for 2 years would describe me as a conscientious, focused and patient person.The multiple times she erases the drafts I write with pencil before overwriting with a pen, the effort she sees in the birthday card I've prepared for her, or the many times she notices me with bags under my eyes, my friend always tells me that I work too hard. She respects my hardworking quality a lot. My friend has found a very patient teacher in me. Given the lack of her mathematical skills and on the top of that with no person to teach her patiently, she found it very difficult to grasp the concepts. Hence, when I taught her in free periods without actually getting angry or frustrated, she complimented me for being very patient with her and does that till today. Be it the planning of how we are going to spend a free period or the places to hang out during holiday time, my friend is never able to reach a conclusion. So, she always asks me to such things since I'm very focused on what I want and decisive too. How can i improve this essay? Any feedback is appreciated.	My high school best friend, X, who has known me for 2 years would describe me as a conscientious, focused and patient person. The multiple times she erases the drafts I write with pencil before overwriting with a pen, the effort she sees in the birthday card I've prepared for her, or the many times she notices me with bags under my eyes, my friend always tells me that I work too hard. She respects my hardworking quality a lot. My friend has found a very patient teacher in me. Given the lack of her mathematical skills and on the top of that with no person to teach her patiently, she found it very difficult to grasp the concepts. Hence, when I taught her in free periods without actually getting angry or frustrated, she complimented me for being very patient with her and does that till today. Be it the planning of how we are going to spend a free period or the places to hang out during holiday time, my friend is never able to reach a conclusion. So, she always asks me to such things since I'm very focused on what I want and decisive too. How can I improve this essay? Any feedback is appreciated.
Throughout my childhood and adolescence, I have travelled to and lived in various Asian countries and these differing cultures that I have been exposed to have shaped and developed my values, morals, and ultimately, my personality. Initially I was shy, timid and social interactions would heighten my anxiety, but having been exposed to a welcoming environment, I have grown out of my shell and have become more adaptable and expressive. Curiously, I have never been described as one particular thing; different environments and situations enhance my various personality traits. While my English teacher would describe me as diligent, focussed and soft-spoken, my family members, especially my younger sisters, would argue otherwise. Unlike anyone else, they have experienced the sort of explosive, spontaneous, and admittedly chaotic side of me unlike anyone else. Similarly, while my middle school music teacher has observed my creative and thoughtful characteristics, my soccer coach would highlight my passionate, aggressive and competitive elements. The more that I have travelled and explored the world, the more I have learned about myself and ripened as a person. Some might point out the challenges one might face when moving houses, much less to an unknown land. But having moved from Abu Dhabi to Azerbaijan and later to India, I've learnt to ride the stream because over time I've embraced life's unpredictabilities. This sort of maturity is something I'm extremely proud of.	Throughout my childhood and adolescence, I have travelled to and lived in various Asian countries and these differing cultures that I have been exposed to have shaped and developed my values, morals, and ultimately, my personality. Initially I was shy, timid and social interactions would heighten my anxiety, but having been exposed to a welcoming environment, I have grown out of my shell and have become more adaptable and expressive. Curiously, I have never been described as one particular thing; different environments and situations enhance my various personality traits. While my English teacher would describe me as diligent, focussed and soft-spoken, my family members, especially my younger sisters, would argue otherwise. Unlike anyone else, they have experienced the sort of explosive, spontaneous, and admittedly chaotic side of me unlike anyone else. Similarly, while my middle school music teacher has observed my creative and thoughtful characteristics, my soccer coach would highlight my passionate, aggressive and competitive elements. The more that I have travelled and explored the world, the more I have learned about myself and ripened as a person. Some might point out the challenges one might face when moving houses, much less to an unknown land. But having moved from Abu Dhabi to Azerbaijan and later to India, I've learned to ride the stream because over time I've embraced life's unpredictability. This sort of maturity is something I'm extremely proud of.
My idol who I love so much is my cousin Khanh. A personality of her that makes me impress is industriousness, she is a truly hardworking person. in studying, Khanh always finds out more knowledge about what she is taught at school and she always sets up a obvious goal that can help her to have more motivation, which is very worth learning. She also is a frugal person. Whenever she buy something, she weight up carefully before she determines to buy it but she is not hard-fisted. She always shares the best thing with her younger sisters, specifically me, and she never treats us badly. The characteristic of her I love to is cheerfulness and she is also a sweetheart. Khanh often makes everyone around her feel comfortable and happy by her funny and interesting stories which she tells. Whenever I am depressed when I have a difficult problem in my life, I always tell her about my problem and want to hear a solution from her because her advise makes less stressful and become more optimistic. All in all, I feel really happy for being a younger sister of Khanh.	My idol who I love so much is my cousin Khan. A personality of her that makes me impress is industriousness, she is a truly hardworking person. In studying, Khan always finds out more knowledge about what she is taught at school, and she always sets up an obvious goal that can help her to have more motivation, which is very worth learning. She also is a frugal person. Whenever she buys something, she weights up carefully before she determines to buy it, but she is not hard-fisted. She always shares the best thing with her younger sisters, specifically me, and she never treats us badly. The characteristic of her I love to is cheerfulness, and she is also a sweetheart. Khan often makes everyone around her feel comfortable and happy by her funny and interesting stories which she tells. Whenever I am depressed when I have a difficult problem in my life, I always tell her about my problem and want to hear a solution from her because her advice makes less stressful and become more optimistic. All in all, I feel really happy for being a younger sister of Khan.
Out of all the pieces of the words, I believe adamantly that my best friend will describe me in these three words: tenacity, humility, and responsibility. Frankly, these words completely depict a holistic picture of my own life; and this can be spotlighted from three obvious situations. First of all, when I was first-year student in STEM school, I got abominable grades in the first semester even though I was doing my best. Consequently, I asked a sophomore about the strategies and the references he used to pass with high grades. It was tough to jump from "B" score to "B+" in one semester. But according to the spirit of perseverance and unaccepting of the failure, I did it. Secondly, when I was in the garment campaign to provide the poor people with cloths to their children, I was an OC with some other mates. It was extremely appealing to incorporate in such charity work. My role was to show them the pieces of cloths and, without exaggeration, the picturesque thing on them. I wasn't arrogant with any of them and even I took with them souvenir photos. Lastly, when my father died in 2007, I was young but my role was essential and indispensable. I was working in pharmacy with my pal, bishoy, who has the same circumstances; I was responsible for cleaning the floor and he was arranging the medicines. The money I get were always and undoubtedly go to the budget of the home for helping.	Out of all the pieces of the words, I believe adamantly that my best friend will describe me in these three words: tenacity, humility, and responsibility. Frankly, these words completely depict a holistic picture of my own life; and this can be spotlighted from three obvious situations. First, when I was a first-year student in STEM school, I got abominable grades in the first semester even though I was doing my best. Consequently, I asked a sophomore about the strategies and the references he used to pass with high grades. It was tough to jump from "B" score to "B+" in one semester. But according to the spirit of perseverance and accepting of the failure, I did it. Secondly, when I was in the garment campaign to provide the poor people with cloths to their children, I was an OC with some other mates. It was extremely appealing to incorporate in such charity work. My role was to show them the pieces of cloths and, without exaggeration, the picturesque thing on them. I wasn't arrogant with any of them, and even I took with them souvenir photos. Lastly, when my father died in 2007, I was young, but my role was essential and indispensable. I was working in pharmacy with my pal, Bishop, who has the same circumstances; I was responsible for cleaning the floor, and he was arranging the medicines. The money I get were always and undoubtedly go to the budget of the home for helping.
Hello! I would love some feedback on my essay! The prompt is: What is a topic that you find fascinating and are interested in exploring? Word limit is 200. I'm not sure if my topicmain idea is very clear though... Thank you in advance! Ding! My phone gently vibrates in my hand. I glance down at the tiny screen to a notification that my post has received 10 more likes. I can't help feeling pleased and hastily wipe the slight smile off my face. Although I tell myself that I don't need the justification of others and that caring about "likes" is vain, I can never stop the small seed of satisfaction that springs up inside of me. These days, I frequently hear adults argue that social media is toxic and a leading factor in teenage depression. I directly have never experienced bullying or gotten any "hate" from my fellow classmates online. However, I have a separate art and photography account which has racked up over twenty thousand followers, most who are strangers. On this account, I have repeatedly been the target of malicious comments, but always from absolute strangers. These incidents have steered me to a puzzling question: why do so many feel justified in using the internet to bully and bring down people that they have never met? We all know that most of them would never dare directly say the words they comment, so why do they act as though typed words hurt any less than spoken ones?	Hello! I would love some feedback on my essay! The prompt is: What is a topic that you find fascinating and are interested in exploring? Word limit is 200. I'm not sure if my topic main idea is very clear though... Thank you in advance! Ding! My phone gently vibrates in my hand. I glance down at the tiny screen to a notification that my post has received 10 more likes. I can't help feeling pleased and hastily wipe the slight smile off my face. Although I tell myself that I don't need the justification of others and that caring about "likes" is vain, I can never stop the small seed of satisfaction that springs up inside me. These days, I frequently hear adults argue that social media is toxic and a leading factor in teenage depression. I directly have never experienced bullying or gotten any "hate" from my classmates online. However, I have a separate art and photography account which has racked up over twenty thousand followers, most who are strangers. On this account, I have repeatedly been the target of malicious comments, but always from absolute strangers. These incidents have steered me to a puzzling question: why do, so many feel justified in using the internet to bully and bring down people that they have never met? We all know that most of them would never dare directly say the words they comment, so why do they act as though typed words hurt any less than spoken ones?
January 1, 2018, was the day that I thought my life was going to change forever. Before my diet consisted mainly of ice coffee, Bagel Bites, and embarrassingly Hot Pockets. I read online about how going vegan would change the way your body feels. According to thisisvegan, I would feel more in tune with the Earth, and I would feel more spiritually inclined. But after 2 days of being vegan, the only thing my body felt in tune with was the toilet. And I started to crave some of the trashy foods that I normally ate. But now a new challenge was upon me in this spiritual journey of veganism: being vegan at school. I went to a school where every boy thought PETA stands for people eating tasty animals. School cafeteria staples included incredibly processed "chicken" patties, whatever is in a McRib, and burgers that would make Gordon Ramsay scream out "bloody hell!" and some other really naughty words. I knew I had to bring my own food. There was no other way this was going to work. However, I knew that my classmates were going to have some comments on my new path to spiritual enlightenment if I brought some weird fake cheese to school. So I adopted a lunch routine of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, Oreos, and an old trashy favorite of mine, sweet chili Doritos. As you can see, my newfound dietary choices weren't the best option for my health, but I didn't want to risk the judgment of my peers. And after a couple days, I began to question if I was really eating any healthier than before and I started to notice that I was justifying my unhealthy eating by telling myself it was healthy because it was vegan. Almost 15 days into the spiritual journey of veganism, I was hit with the most delicious smell I have ever smelled in my life. The smokey, flame broiled smell of burgers floated through the air and hit my nose. I thought this is what they must mean by veganism makes you in tune with the earth: I was able to track down every Burger King with just my nose. Next thing I know, I had gone through the drive through and ordered a burger. When I look back on this now, this isn't one of my proudest moments, but I do have to admit it was a pretty good burger. Through this process, I have realized that a vegan lifestyle isn't attainable and realistic for everyone. Veganism is often spread on social media, and some of those who follow the diet think they are morally above those who don't. The vegan diet wasn't made in mind with those who live in food deserts or in places where produce is expensive and not fresh. My attempt at veganism made me realize that there is no easy road to enlightenment and spiritual growth. There is no quick fix or simple solution to finding what makes you feel alive. I have yet to figure this path out for myself, but I believe that attending college may be the first step in the process. Thus, for 2019, I have a new path to follow, one that I hope is challenging, enlightening, and allows me to reach my potential.	January 1, 2018, was the day that I thought my life was going to change forever. Before my diet consisted mainly of ice coffee, Bagel Bites, and embarrassingly Hot Pockets. I read online about how going vegan would change the way your body feels. According to thisisvegan, I would feel more in tune with the Earth, and I would feel more spiritually inclined. But after 2 days of being vegan, the only thing my body felt in tune with was the toilet. And I started to crave some of the trashy foods that I normally ate. But now a new challenge was upon me in this spiritual journey of veganism: being vegan at school. I went to a school where every boy thought PETA stands for people eating tasty animals. School cafeteria staples included incredibly processed "chicken" patties, whatever is in a McRib, and burgers that would make Gordon Ramsay scream out "bloody hell!" and some other really naughty words. I knew I had to bring my own food. There was no other way this was going to work. However, I knew that my classmates were going to have some comments on my new path to spiritual enlightenment if I brought some weird fake cheese to school. So I adopted a lunch routine of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, Oreos, and an old trashy favorite of mine, sweet chili Doritos. As you can see, my newfound dietary choices weren't the best option for my health, but I didn't want to risk the judgment of my peers. And after a couple of days, I began to question if I was really eating any healthier than before, and I started to notice that I was justifying my unhealthy eating by telling myself it was healthy because it was vegan. Almost 15 days into the spiritual journey of veganism, I was hit with the most delicious smell I have ever smelled in my life. The smokey, flame broiled smell of burgers floated through the air and hit my nose. I thought this is what they must mean by veganism makes you in tune with the earth: I was able to track down every Burger King with just my nose. Next thing I know, I had gone through the drive through and ordered a burger. When I look back on this now, this isn't one of my proudest moments, but I do have to admit it was a pretty good burger. Through this process, I have realized that a vegan lifestyle isn't attainable and realistic for everyone. Veganism is often spread on social media, and some of those who follow the diet think they are morally above those who don't. The vegan diet wasn't made in mind with those who live in food deserts or in places where produce is expensive and not fresh. My attempt at veganism made me realize that there is no easy road to enlightenment and spiritual growth. There is no quick fix or simple solution to finding what makes you feel alive. I have yet to figure this path out for myself, but I believe that attending college may be the first step in the process. Thus, for 2019, I have a new path to follow, one that I hope is challenging, enlightening, and allows me to reach my potential.
Hi everyone, I've never used this before but need to submit my Georgetown application Thursday and am looking for some feedback. I am trying to reuse an essay but I'm not sure how well it describes me. I also talk a lot about my religion so Idk how that would look for a jesuit school. Thanks. I still remember the shock I experienced when looking at the results of a "What Political Party are You?" quiz that I took in my 10th grade AP Government class. I had never considered myself as a person with radical ideals, but I scored at the far left of the political spectrum. It was at that moment that I was forced to see the obvious disparity between my religion and my political viewpoints. As a Modern Orthodox Jew, many aspects of my life are informed by my religion, which often conflict with my liberal ideologies. According to the Pew Research Center, white evangelical Protestants and Mormons are the only other religious groups which are as consistently conservative and right-leaning as Orthodox Jews. I was left to ask myself what motivated my politically liberal viewpoint, and how I could reconcile it with my Orthodox Jewish identity. It seemed that my life was characterized by this complex balance of my religious and personal perspectives of the world around me. I experienced tension between these two perspectives while on a trip to Israel; I consider it my ancestral homeland, yet cannot ignore the current political climate of the region. It is a highly-disputed territory with two conflicting sides that may never find a compromise. While on this trip, I spent three days with the Israeli army, listening to the double standard to which Israeli soldiers are held, unable to shoot obvious threats to security for fear of public uproar. I then returned home and walked through the university only a block away from my home, and I heard protestors campaigning against my homeland, which they don't see as beautiful and honest, but rather a country that does not merit existence and must be "returned." In addition to contrasting perspectives regarding political issues, the coexistence of my Orthodox Jewish and liberal perspectives is challenged by a variety of social issues. I read in the Torah, the Jewish bible, how life is a gift and must not be wasted, and then watch women whose lives are torn apart because they did not choose motherhood. These contradictions Seeing the world through a religious lens, while maintaining awareness of the nuance of social and political issues, can sometimes feel impossible. As I sat looking at the results of the AP Government quiz, I realized that in order to reconcile these contradictory viewpoints I needed to get to the root of my ideals. Instead of seeing my values as incompatible, I chose to see each viewpoint as an equal contributor to a broader, more nuanced perspective. I took a Jewish history class at my school which connected science to Judaism, helping to explain the discrepancies that I once saw. I talked to my Rabbi, my parents, and my teachers, looking to them for potential answers. I came to realize that the key to synthesizing my religious and secular perspectives lies in a key characteristic of Judaism - it has never been forced on others. Our core values include being strong as an individual and a community. This distinction makes all the difference: as an individual I hold myself to certain standards, but I believe in personal choice and my political views reflect that. While this idea may not solve all of my questions, it does point me towards a solution. I believe that the modern world can not only coexist with my religion, but aid my understanding as I slowly unveil the confusing idiosyncrasies that I encounter.	Hi everyone, I've never used this before but need to submit my Georgetown application Thursday and am I looking for some feedback. I am trying to reuse an essay, but I'm not sure how well it describes me. I also talk a lot about my religion so IDK how that would look for a Jesuit school. Thanks. Furthermore, I still remember the shock I experienced when looking at the results of a "What Political Party are You?" quiz that I took in my 10th grade AP Government class. Furthermore, I had never considered myself as a person with radical ideals, but I scored at the far left of the political spectrum. It was at that moment that I was forced to see the obvious disparity between my religion and my political viewpoints. As a Modern Orthodox Jew, many aspects of my life are informed by my religion, which often conflict with my liberal ideologies. According to the Pew Research Center, white evangelical Protestants and Mormons are the only other religious groups which are as consistently conservative and right-leaning as Orthodox Jews. I was left to ask myself what motivated my politically liberal viewpoint, and how I could reconcile it with my Orthodox Jewish identity. It seemed that my life was characterized by this complex balance of my religious and personal perspectives of the world around me. I experienced tension between these two perspectives while on a trip to Israel; I consider it my ancestral homeland, yet cannot ignore the current political climate of the region. It is a highly-disputed territory with two conflicting sides that may never find a compromise. While on this trip, I spent three days with the Israeli army, listening to the double standard to which Israeli soldiers are held, unable to shoot obvious threats to security for fear of public uproar. I then returned home and walked through the university only a block away from my home, and I heard protestors campaigning against my homeland, which they don't see as beautiful and honest, but rather a country that does not merit existence and must be "returned." In addition to contrasting perspectives regarding political issues, the coexistence of my Orthodox Jewish and liberal perspectives is challenged by a variety of social issues. I read in the Torah, the Jewish bible, how life is a gift and must not be wasted, and then watch women whose lives are torn apart because they did not choose motherhood. These contradictions Seeing the world through a religious lens, while maintaining awareness of the nuance of social and political issues, can sometimes feel impossible. As I sat looking at the results of the AP Government quiz, I realized that in order to reconcile these contradictory viewpoints I needed to get to the root of my ideals. Instead of seeing my values as incompatible, I chose to see each viewpoint as an equal contributor to a broader, more nuanced perspective. I took a Jewish history class at my school which connected science to Judaism, helping to explain the discrepancies that I once saw. I talked to my Rabbi, my parents, and my teachers, looking to them for potential answers. Furthermore, I came to realize that the key to synthesizing my religious and secular perspectives lies in a key characteristic of Judaism - it has never been forced on others. Our core values include being strong as an individual and a community. This distinction makes all the difference: as an individual I hold myself to certain standards, but I believe in personal choice and my political views reflect that. While this idea may not solve all of my questions, it does point me towards a solution. I believe that the modern world can not only coexist with my religion, but aid my understanding as I slowly unveil the confusing idiosyncrasies that I encounter.
Answer-The reason I chose to study in Computer Science and Computer Engineering is mainly because of the influence that my elders have left on me. Growing up, I watched my elders get invested in the Tech industry and talk about how computers would be the biggest assets in the world in the upcoming decades. The confidence in their tone set me on my journey to trying to understand why such a simple device would change our regular way of living. Since then, I set out on my own path to understand computing with proper depth. I've tried learning some of the basics of computer languages such as the fundamentals of data structures in C and object oriented programming in Java from my mentors, and I can confidently say that making sense of a line of code which seems to be gibberish to a regular person's eyes is a treat. So when I looked up for universities which offered computing programs, I couldn't help but notice the reputation University of Waterloo had in that sector, especially in the co-op programs. The reason why I'm so keen on entering University of Waterloo is because of the possibility of getting to work alongside my academic studies. Unlike most of the reputed universities, the fact that the University of Waterloo offers such windows of opportunities is fascinating to me, and I hope to be given the chance to prove my worth to them.	Answer-The reason I chose to study in Computer Science and Computer Engineering is mainly because of the influence that my elders have left on me. Growing up, I watched my elders get invested in the Tech industry and talk about how computers would be the biggest assets in the world in the upcoming decades. The confidence in their tone set me on my journey to trying to understand why such a simple device would change our regular way of living. Since then, I set out on my own path to understand computing with proper depth. I've tried learning some basics of computer languages such as the fundamentals of data structures in C and object-oriented programming in Java from my mentors, and I can confidently say that making sense of a line of code which seems to be gibberish to a regular person's eyes is a treat. So when I looked up for universities which offered computing programs, I couldn't help but notice the reputation University of Waterloo had in that sector, especially in the co-op programs. The reason why I'm so keen on entering University of Waterloo is because of the possibility of getting to work alongside my academic studies. Unlike most of the reputed universities, the fact that the University of Waterloo offers such windows of opportunities is fascinating to me, and I hope to be given the chance to prove my worth to them.
Please any one read my essay it's urgent...Do you think is it worthy of submitting at Common App or it lacks any reflection of personality or something? If it does, plz tell me on how to modify it. I will be really appreciate any critical comments. Today's world has seen technology like no other known to man. So much to the point we use it at daily basis. Technology is beneficial in many ways and I know personally how influential and convenient current technology is. Without it, I would barely even manage to get through my day. First of all let's talk about, what is technology? Often people confuse technology and science which in reality are two incredibly diverse phenomena. Technology refers to the application of tools, machines, materials, techniques and sources of power to make work easier and more productive. Technology deals with making things happen. While science is concerned with understanding how and why things happen. I like to, jokingly so, compare them as the male brain and the female brain respectively. I strongly believe that technology and development are related at heart. I trust that without the latter the former will eventually expire. Imagine if we stopped developing our technology 2 or 3 decades ago. What do you see? But, it is crucial to understand and very importantly accept that technological advancement has deeply affected human life both positively and negatively. Not only that life has become effortless and comfortable, there are also indications of numerous threats to life and the social order in the future due to use or I would rather say misuse of current technology. Many arguments arise on whether technology is an ally or foe for human kind. I believe it is too much of a good thing, which in any case will result in harm. No doubt life is simpler with these magnificent devices, but we are becoming too lethargic to even pick up a book and discover things on our own. We are divorcing ourselves from normal human behavior. Are we headed for a world where everything is technology driven and devoid of what makes us human? I am afraid the answer will soon become a solid yes if we keep misusing and more importantly overusing the technology to the point where we are programmed to use technology at a daily basis. On the other hand technology has brought about effectiveness and quality in every sector be it agriculture, industry, profession, health, education, art, political processes, recreation, religious activities and daily life activities all are under the influence of technology. There is possibly no field of human life which has not been improved by technology. It would be tremendously foolish to disregard the power and perks of technology in this fast progressing and extremely competitive world. It has become a necessity. Unfortunately it is a poison we must take in order to survive. The positive as well as negative roles of technology have put human mind into to a position of unrest and uncertainty. There is I believe a fine line between these to extremes a balance. We cannot abandon technology now but we can ensure not to let it control us. We have to accept the realities of solely depending on technology and completely abandoning it for in both cases damage is inevitable. This is a response to the essay prompt 7 which is a free choice.	Please any one read my essay it's urgent... Do you think is it worthy of submitting at Common App, or it lacks any reflection of personality or something? If it does, please tell me on how to modify it. I will be really appreciate any critical comments. Today's world has seen technology like no other known to man. So much to the point we use it at daily basis. Technology is beneficial in many ways and I know personally how influential and convenient current technology is. Without it, I would barely even manage to get through my day. First let's talk about, what is technology? Often people confuse technology and science which in reality are two incredibly diverse phenomena. Technology refers to the application of tools, machines, materials, techniques and sources of power to make work easier and more productive. Technology deals with making things happen. While science is concerned with understanding how and why things happen. I like to, jokingly so, compare them as the male brain and the female brain respectively. I strongly believe that technology and development are related at heart. Furthermore, I trust that without the latter the former will eventually expire. Imagine if we stopped developing our technology 2 or 3 decades ago. What do you see? But, it is crucial to understand and very importantly accept that technological advancement has deeply affected human life both positively and negatively. Not only that life has become effortless and comfortable, there are also indications of numerous threats to life and the social order in the future due to use, or I would rather say misuse of current technology. Many arguments arise on whether technology is an ally or foe for humankind. I believe it is too much of a good thing, which in any case will result in harm. No doubt life is simpler with these magnificent devices, but we are becoming too lethargic to even pick up a book and discover things on our own. We are divorcing ourselves from normal human behavior. Are we headed for a world where everything is technology driven and devoid of what makes us human? I am afraid the answer will soon become a solid yes if we keep misusing and more importantly overusing the technology to the point where we are programmed to use technology at a daily basis. On the other hand technology has brought about effectiveness and quality in every sector be it agriculture, industry, profession, health, education, art, political processes, recreation, religious activities and daily life activities all are under the influence of technology. There is possibly no field of human life which has not been improved by technology. It would be tremendously foolish to disregard the power and perks of technology in this fast progressing and extremely competitive world. It has become a necessity. Unfortunately it is a poison we must take in order to survive. The positive as well as negative roles of technology have put human mind into to a position of unrest and uncertainty. There is I believe a fine line between these to extremes a balance. We cannot abandon technology now, but we can ensure not to let it control us. We have to accept the realities of solely depending on technology and completely abandoning it for in both cases damage is inevitable. This is a response to the essay prompt 7 which is a free choice.
People who know me would describe me as caring, passionate, responsible, and driven.I am one of four assistant captains on my hockey team. Captains on our team are elected by the members of the team, rather than the coach. I believe that my teammates voted for me because of my responsibility and organization - my coach often refers to me as the "team mom". This year my hockey team consists of a lot of young players, so I have had to step up and make sure that everyone is acting responsibly, and help the girls learn to be more independent. Throughout high school I've worked hard to juggle hockey, homework, friends, family, volunteer work, rugby, and a job. This often meant doing homework in the car on the way to rugby or hockey, communicating with my employer every few days to make sure I got shifts that worked for me, and sacrificing time with my family and friends to do school work or pick up a shift. I have gained excellent time management skills because of this. Those who know me would likely say my top personality traits are my empathy and compassion. These are demonstrated in my volunteer work as well as my career plan; because I would like to get a job where I can help others. I am proud that I have been able to keep up with so many activities, and I am especially proud that I am a valued volunteer at the veterinary hospital.	People who know me would describe me as caring, passionate, responsible, and driven. I am one of four assistant captains on my hockey team. Captains on our team are elected by the members of the team, rather than the coach. I believe that my teammates voted for me because of my responsibility and organization - my coach often refers to me as the "team mom". This year my hockey team consists of a lot of young players, so I have had to step up and make sure that everyone is acting responsibly, and help the girls learn to be more independent. Throughout high school I've worked hard to juggle hockey, homework, friends, family, volunteer work, rugby, and a job. This often meant doing homework in the car on the way to rugby or hockey, communicating with my employer every few days to make sure I got shifts that worked for me, and sacrificing time with my family and friends to do school work or pick up a shift. I have gained excellent time management skills because of this. Those who know me would likely say my top personality traits are my empathy and compassion. These are demonstrated in my volunteer work as well as my career plan; because I would like to get a job where I can help others. I am proud that I have been able to keep up with so many activities, and I am especially proud that I am a valued volunteer at the veterinary hospital.
Since I was a child, I have been an extremely persistent and meticulous person. My parents often refer to me as a "bulldog" because I never let go of my work unless it is done. Additionally, people around me would describe me "consistent" because I pursue work regardless of the hardship throughout the process. For example, when I got into high school, I lighted my interest in mathematical studies. However, since I was not academically prepared for high school studies, I had a lot of work to catch up with my peers. Embarrassingly, I even had hard times completing homework on time. However, for the first few months of high school, as I reviewed elementary school and middle school math with my brother every day after school, I deliberately started to comprehend the materials taught in high school. As a result, my course marks gradually rose and I gained confidence in math classes. This did not only affect my academic excellence in math but also helped me establish a well-balanced studying habit after school. Furthermore, I decided to push myself even further, participating in the 2018 Euclid Mathematics Contest. I prepared for the contest by solving past contest questions and previous Olympiad questions at different perspectives from the official solutions. Consequently, I ranked in the top 25 percent of all competitors of the contest and received a certificate of recognition from the University of Waterloo. I am proud of this achievement since it reflects how much effort I put in. Please comment any error(s) or things that I can improve! Thanks in advance.	Since I was a child, I have been an extremely persistent and meticulous person. My parents often refer to me as a "bulldog" because I never let go of my work unless it is done. Additionally, people around me would describe me "consistent" because I pursue work regardless of the hardship throughout the process. For example, when I got into high school, I lighted my interest in mathematical studies. However, since I was not academically prepared for high school studies, I had a lot of work to catch up with my peers. Embarrassingly, I even had hard times completing homework on time. However, for the first few months of high school, as I reviewed elementary school and middle school math with my brother every day after school, I deliberately started to comprehend the materials taught in high school. As a result, my course marks gradually rose, and I gained confidence in math classes. This did not only affect my academic excellence in math but also helped me establish a well-balanced studying habit after school. Furthermore, I decided to push myself even further, participating in the 2018 Euclid Mathematics Contest. I prepared for the contest by solving past contest questions and previous Olympiad questions at different perspectives from the official solutions. Consequently, I ranked in the top 25 percent of all competitors of the contest and received a certificate of recognition from the University of Waterloo. I am proud of this achievement since it reflects how much effort I put in. Please comment any error(s) or things that I can improve! Thanks in advance.
"Nothing comes from the space", flashing card this quote was the first step in the design universe. Visualizing the picturesque nature in my mind and witnessing people minimizing this wholly nature in small portrait excited my curious to be like them. I worked on two of Adobe programs, the photoshop and the illustrator. The design is extremely significant for me because of the spare time that I didn't know how to make it useful and the benefits I will gain in the future. August 30, 2018, I saw the Facebook post about the upcoming world cup in football. Here was the opportunity to participate in real competition with professional competitors. The logo - they wanted - must be unprecedented noticed, so I spend almost two weeks to illustrate one, and one week enhancing it. I don't know whereas it was serendipitously or not, but I got a good ranking in the first 1000 winners, it was wonderful honor for me to be in this position. Last but not least, I am a self-employer on internet sites like freelancer and Upwork. These sites are a source of income for me, but the objective wasn't that; it's related to make something I love.	"Nothing comes from the space", flashing card this quote was the first step in the design universe. Visualizing the picturesque nature in my mind and witnessing people minimizing this wholly nature in small portrait excited my curious to be like them. I worked on two of Adobe programs, the Photoshop and the illustrator. The design is extremely significant for me because of the spare time that I didn't know how to make it useful and the benefits I will gain in the future. August 30, 2018, I saw the Facebook post about the upcoming world cup in football. Here was the opportunity to participate in real competition with professional competitors. The logo - they wanted - must be unprecedented noticed, so I spend almost two weeks to illustrate one, and one week enhancing it. I don't know whereas it was serendipitously or not, but I got a good ranking in the first 1000 winners, it was wonderful honor for me to be in this position. Last but not least, I am a self-employer on internet sites like freelancer and Upwork. These sites are a source of income for me, but the objective wasn't that; it's related to make something I love.
Elon Musk's success with Tesla is an example of how corporations are increasingly embedding sustainability into their new business models, promising to deliver financial values while working towards a net-zero emissions economy. By majoring in environmental studies and minoring in economics at USC's Dornsife College, I hope to attain a diversified background to also become an environmentally conscientious business leader. To achieve my goal, I first need to understand the nature of the problem. Courses such as Environmental Ethics will allow me to systematically analyze problems associated with protection of the environment, while Business and Environmental Sustainability will give me insight on how the broader political-economy is crucial in shaping the interaction between businesses and the environment. Classwork alone will not be sufficient to develop a complete understanding of this issue. USC's Environmental Studies Program offers a plethora of Field Courses to enhance my understanding through field experience. Opportunities such as Intro Sci-Diver Course and Tropical Coastal Zone Sustainability in the Bahamas affords the perfect marriage between adventure and passion - the ideal combination to nurture my aspirations. I am also curious about the role of economics in sustainability. Studying economics will not only develop my quantitative analysis skills when evaluating the market but also introduce me to the world of behavioral economics. So that I can fully understand the economic reasoning that motivates businesses. As a Trojan, I hope to become more astute about sustainability and approach the business industry with a "Think Exponentially" mindset. Ultimately achieving a greener future.	Elon Musk's success with Tesla is an example of how corporations are increasingly embedding sustainability into their new business models, promising to deliver financial values while working towards a net-zero emissions' economy. By majoring in environmental studies and minoring in economics at USC's Downside College, I hope to attain a diversified background to also become an environmentally conscientious business leader. To achieve my goal, I first need to understand the nature of the problem. Courses such as Environmental Ethics will allow me to systematically analyze problems associated with protection of the environment, while Business and Environmental Sustainability will give me insight on how the broader political-economy is crucial in shaping the interaction between businesses and the environment. Classwork alone will not be sufficient to develop a complete understanding of this issue. USC's Environmental Studies Program offers a plethora of Field Courses to enhance my understanding through field experience. Opportunities such as Intro Sci-Diver Course and Tropical Coastal Zone Sustainability in the Bahamas affords the perfect marriage between adventure and passion - the ideal combination to nurture my aspirations. I am also curious about the role of economics in sustainability. Studying economics will not only develop my quantitative analysis skills when evaluating the market but also introduce me to the world of behavioral economics. So that I can fully understand the economic reasoning that motivates businesses. As a Trojan, I hope to become more astute about sustainability and approach the business industry with a "Think Exponentially" mindset. Ultimately achieving a greener future.
Frankly, I am a luftmensch girl. My favorite pieces of life are generally dramatical fictions, romantic movies and mellow melodies. Besides, "vulnerable and emotional" are my characteristics; It found not difficult for me to shed tears even once saw the scene of an abandoned kitty on TV. Therefore, it can be considered as a reason whether I am keen on elegant customs of traditional Chinese and gradually lose heart to them. Additionally, the Tainan, Taiwan is actually a proper territory for me because of both its tranquility, humans' courteousness and prosperity, especially the remarkable education . As soon as I was at primary school, I was extremely a literature and foreign languages enthusiast. I habitually get used to exploring my own queries about literature and languages by investigate information, make questions for adults and so on. In my memory, when I was at grade 5, I had read the Sans famille composed by the France novelist Hector Malot in Vietnamese. Perhaps, impressed by the Vietnamese's translation, I groped on the internet for getting some interesting aspects involving in this original novel and the great novelist Hector Malot. It can be honestly said I seize amazing opportunities to approach to Literature and Foreign Languages during my high school time. I had carried off some Literature prize in my area and commenced Chinese learning at grade 10 when my school initiated an evening class for Chinese - enthusiast students. Whereas, English has been evenly made much progress thanks for the continuous endeavour by myself. Thus, it is prominent that I be greatly matured from this moment.	Frankly, I am a luftmensch girl. My favorite pieces of life are generally dramatic fictions, romantic movies and mellow melodies. Besides, "vulnerable and emotional" are my characteristics; It found not difficult for me to shed tears even once saw the scene of an abandoned kitty on TV. Therefore, it can be considered as a reason whether I am keen on elegant customs of traditional Chinese and gradually lose heart to them. Additionally, the Tainan, Taiwan is actually a proper territory for me because of both its tranquility, humans' courteousness and prosperity, especially the remarkable education. As soon as I was at primary school, I was extremely a literature and foreign languages' enthusiast. I habitually get used to exploring my own queries about literature and languages by investigate information, make questions for adults and so on. In my memory, when I was at grade 5, I had read the Sans Camille composed by the France novelist Hector Malt in Vietnamese. Perhaps, impressed by the Vietnamese's translation, I groped on the internet for getting some interesting aspects involving in this original novel and the great novelist Hector Malt. It can be honestly said I seize amazing opportunities to approach to Literature and Foreign Languages during my high school time. I had carried off some Literature prize in my area and commenced Chinese learning at grade 10 when my school initiated an evening class for Chinese - enthusiast students. Whereas, English has been evenly made much progress thanks for the continuous endeavor by myself. Thus, it is prominent that I be greatly matured from this moment.
In third grade, I successfully wrote a letter to my principal, citing the Constitution and Bill of Rights in a feverish effort for reallowance of playing my favorite game with my classmates during recess. In eleventh grade, I jumped on desks like stepping stones in AP US History as the team captain while debating the ideals of Hamilton versus Jefferson, enthusiastically exclaiming the civic duty of Americans. Throughout my life, I have always been argumentative, and using the Freudian defense mechanism of sublimation, I have channeled my passion for a good debate into helping others and fighting for the common interests of my peers. I have known that a heated dispute has always given me an adrenaline rush like no other, and I manage to get my 'fix' in a productive manner, whether it be settling arguments among my friends, being a voice for the quiet, or simply debating in class. My ultimate goal for furthering my education after graduating high school is attending UPenn as a Philosophy, Politics, and Economics major. I know that the skills I have developed academically and through personal experience during the past 17 years of my life can be refined through the teachings during class at UPenn, and life on campus. As classes became more specialized to fit our interests in high school, I became increasingly interested in classes that deal with history and people. In AP US History, I learned about how past leaders have created laws, policies, and regulations for the benefit of the common man, or against him. In Economics, I saw a similar passion of mine in my normally stoic teacher, who would become alive while exuberantly explaining the steps in creating a business, the laws and regulations of corporations, and the elasticity of demand. I relish attending these classes everyday, learning new and fascinating ways I could further my education in subjects I was passionate about with every class period. By pursuing this major, I can fully delve into my passion and make the most of what the University has to offer through off-campus programs. Penn in Washington caught my eye while I was exploring colleges and discovering ways I could pursue my major in non-traditional ways. For my eighth birthday, I asked to go to Washington D.C. with my family and visit all of the monuments and memorials. I remember standing next to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool at a young age, enthralled in the history of our nation that most 8 year olds would find boring. The opportunity to be involved the Penn in Washington program, and revisiting the city I yearned to be a part of at such a young age as a student of UPenn would be something that my elementary-school aged self (and current self) would rejoice in. The University of Pennsylvania aligns perfectly with my dream of a place to further my education after I graduate from high school. I am fully certain that I would be elated to spend a late night studying at the Van Pelt Library, enthused walking into Franklin Field on an autumn night to watch the Quakers play, and nostalgically revering the opportunity to intern for some of the great institutions in our nation's capital. An education at the University of Pennsylvania would be an incredibly strong foundation for my intended future career in law, and a remarkable place to spend the next four years of my life.	In third grade, I successfully wrote a letter to my principal, citing the Constitution and Bill of Rights in a feverish effort for reallowance of playing my favorite game with my classmates during recess. In eleventh grade, I jumped on desks like stepping stones in AP US History as the team captain while debating the ideals of Hamilton versus Jefferson, enthusiastically exclaiming the civic duty of Americans. Throughout my life, I have always been argumentative, and using the Freudian defense mechanism of sublimation, I have channeled my passion for a good debate into helping others and fighting for the common interests of my peers. I have known that a heated dispute has always given me an adrenaline rush like no other, and I manage to get my 'fix' productively, whether it be settling arguments among my friends, being a voice for the quiet, or simply debating in class. My ultimate goal for furthering my education after graduating from high school is attending Penn as a Philosophy, Politics, and Economics major. I know that the skills I have developed academically and through personal experience during the past 17 years of my life can be refined through the teachings during class at Penn, and life on campus. As classes became more specialized to fit our interests in high school, I became increasingly interested in classes that deal with history and people. In AP US History, I learned about how past leaders have created laws, policies, and regulations for the benefit of the common man, or against him. In Economics, I saw a similar passion of mine in my normally Stoic teacher, who would become alive while exuberantly explaining the steps in creating a business, the laws and regulations of corporations, and the elasticity of demand. I relish attending these classes every day, learning new and fascinating ways I could further my education in subjects I was passionate about with every class period. By pursuing this major, I can fully delve into my passion and make the most of what the University has to offer through off-campus programs. Penn in Washington caught my eye while I was exploring colleges and discovering ways I could pursue my major in non-traditional ways. For my eighth birthday, I asked to go to Washington D.C. with my family and visit all the monuments and memorials. I remember standing next to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool at a young age, enthralled in the history of our nation that most 8-year-olds would find boring. The opportunity to be involved the Penn in Washington program, and revisiting the city I yearned to be a part of at such a young age as a student of Penn would be something that my elementary-school aged self (and current self) would rejoice in. The University of Pennsylvania aligns perfectly with my dream of a place to further my education after I graduate from high school. I am fully certain that I would be elated to spend a late night studying at the Van Pelt Library, enthused walking into Franklin Field on an autumn night to watch the Quakers play, and nostalgically revering the opportunity to intern for some great institutions in our nation's capital. An education at the University of Pennsylvania would be an incredibly strong foundation for my intended future career in law, and a remarkable place to spend the next four years of my life.
"You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage. Instead, it's important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages." - Michelle Obama. I believe that some of the greatest successes stem from the act of persistence; recognizing and taking accountability for your actions and mistakes, learning from these experiences, and working diligently to do better thereafter. Having grown up in the slums of London, my father was forced to drop out of high school and get a job along with his three brothers, to support my widowed grandmother who had recently lost her husband to lung cancer. When he immigrated to Canada, he enrolled in business courses, and by working to pay for his education during his spare time, he put himself through school, becoming the first member of our family to achieve this. I am inspired by his story and feel that he is a strong example to follow. This final year of high school has not been easy for me. The effort I have put in, despite personal issues, has been more that I have ever put in before. However, with these setbacks, the instinct to persist has become more urgent as well. Persisting through these challenges has not only helped me get closer to my goals, but has also helped me recognize the drive within us that helps us succeed in life.	"You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage. Instead, it's important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages." - Michelle Obama. I believe that some of the greatest successes stem from the act of persistence; recognizing and taking accountability for your actions and mistakes, learning from these experiences, and working diligently to do better thereafter. Having grown up in the slums of London, my father was forced to drop out of high school and get a job along with his three brothers, to support my widowed grandmother who had recently lost her husband to lung cancer. When he immigrated to Canada, he enrolled in business courses, and by working to pay for his education during his spare time, he put himself through school, becoming the first member of our family to achieve this. I am inspired by his story and feel that he is a strong example to follow. This final year of high school has not been easy for me. The effort I have put in, despite personal issues, has been more that I have ever put in before. However, with these setbacks, the instinct to persist has become more urgent as well. Persisting through these challenges has not only helped me get closer to my goals, but has also helped me recognize the drive within us that helps us succeed in life.
Filmmaking has always been more than just pointing your camera at something aesthetic, slapping effects on it, and posting it online. Videos are so intensely personal; a single film could inspire thousands of different interpretations shaped by the audience's experiences, but only the creator knows the true meaning of his or her craft. It's an unfathomable thought - with a single button, we're able to cherish moments eternally or experience life as we've never seen before. My interest in filmmaking stemmed from an encounter I had with my grandfather who suffered from Alzheimer's disease. I teared as I watched him struggle to remember the names of his children. My family has a history with the illness, and, although not scientifically proven, I can't afford the risk of one day having no recollection of the life I lived. This is why I turned to videos. So that one day, even if my mind deteriorates and my memories fade into the darkness, I will still be able to live vicariously through the lens of my old life. I have developed this interest through volunteering as a videographer for an animal rescue shelter and on several service trips, capturing life through a different perspective and sharing my experiences with the world around me. It's through these captured memories and the impact filmmaking has had on my outlook on life that shapes the person who I am today. So, what better place to mature my hobby than the best film school in the world?	Filmmaking has always been more than just pointing your camera at something aesthetic, slapping effects on it, and posting it online. Videos are so intensely personal; a single film could inspire thousands of different interpretations shaped by the audience's experiences, but only the creator knows the true meaning of his or her craft. It's an unfathomable thought - with a single button, we're able to cherish moments eternally or experience life as we've never seen before. My interest in filmmaking stemmed from an encounter I had with my grandfather who suffered from Alzheimer's disease. I teared as I watched him struggle to remember the names of his children. My family has a history with the illness, and, although not scientifically proven, I can't afford the risk of one day having no recollection of the life I lived. This is why I turned to videos. So that one day, even if my mind deteriorates and my memories fade into the darkness, I will still be able to live vicariously through the lens of my old life. I have developed this interest through volunteering as a videographer for an animal rescue shelter and on several service trips, capturing life through a different perspective and sharing my experiences with the world around me. It's through these captured memories and the impact filmmaking has had on my outlook on life that shapes the person who I am today. So, what better place to mature my hobby than the best film school in the world?