pianogirl246
Sep 19, 2009
Undergraduate / FSu Essay "Vires Artes Mores" and how they reflect your life [7]
I just wrote this FSU essay (Explaining how the latin terms Vires Mores and Artes are reflected in my life). I only have around 19 words left in order to finish but I wanted to get feedback on how my essay is at the moment. Please feel free to critique and let me know how you feel about it! Thanks
My essay:
Upon personal reflection, I can say with confidence that the Latin terms "Vires, Artes, and Mores" represent how I live my life on a daily basis. "Vires" represents moral, physical and intellectual strength. "Artes" signifies the beauty in skill, art and craft. And "mores" refers to character and tradition. Whether it is my past, my present, or my future, these words greatly echo who I am as a person and how I can benefit Florida State University, as well as the surrounding community.
The word "vires" is defined as strength in many ways; I believe one of my best personal qualities is my moral strength. In today's society, it is extremely difficult for young people to stay true to themselves. Many focus on things such as their popularity status or things they should do to gain acceptance from others, losing sight of what really is important. Growing up and witnessing both family and friends become victims of these situations has helped me be the better person and has kept my priorities straight. As a result, I feel I have done well not only academically but also with steering clear of the same pressures hundreds of other teens have succumbed to each day.
"Artes" signifies the beauty within skills, arts and crafts. Unlike many people, I have a special talent in the art of music, being able to play three different instruments. Back in elementary school, fourth grade to be exact, I had a desire to learn the piano and the violin. Both are extremely complex in playing styles, but I came to realize how easily I picked them both up, not to mention the ability to read and learn sheet music a lot faster than the average musician. Until this day, I'm still involved in my music; I love it so much that I recently started to teach myself the guitar. Music has always been a way to escape from my busy schedule, but mostly one of the few ways I can truly express myself.
A person's character, custom and tradition are represented by the term "mores." I have come to recognize how the community service I have performed has built my inner character. Community service has been an enormous priority in my life. I never felt obligated like most people; I just really wanted to give back my time. The past four years I've dedicated four hours a week at a local hospital greeting visitors, delivering cards and flowers, along with so much more. I have also been involved in Key Club at my school, donating items for fundraisers and working at churches. I was also given the opportunity to help package and ship items as part of the Haiti's Hope organization designed to provide certain necessities for people that are in dire need. Each service hour has helped me want to continue to volunteer through college and hopefully beyond.
I just wrote this FSU essay (Explaining how the latin terms Vires Mores and Artes are reflected in my life). I only have around 19 words left in order to finish but I wanted to get feedback on how my essay is at the moment. Please feel free to critique and let me know how you feel about it! Thanks
My essay:
Upon personal reflection, I can say with confidence that the Latin terms "Vires, Artes, and Mores" represent how I live my life on a daily basis. "Vires" represents moral, physical and intellectual strength. "Artes" signifies the beauty in skill, art and craft. And "mores" refers to character and tradition. Whether it is my past, my present, or my future, these words greatly echo who I am as a person and how I can benefit Florida State University, as well as the surrounding community.
The word "vires" is defined as strength in many ways; I believe one of my best personal qualities is my moral strength. In today's society, it is extremely difficult for young people to stay true to themselves. Many focus on things such as their popularity status or things they should do to gain acceptance from others, losing sight of what really is important. Growing up and witnessing both family and friends become victims of these situations has helped me be the better person and has kept my priorities straight. As a result, I feel I have done well not only academically but also with steering clear of the same pressures hundreds of other teens have succumbed to each day.
"Artes" signifies the beauty within skills, arts and crafts. Unlike many people, I have a special talent in the art of music, being able to play three different instruments. Back in elementary school, fourth grade to be exact, I had a desire to learn the piano and the violin. Both are extremely complex in playing styles, but I came to realize how easily I picked them both up, not to mention the ability to read and learn sheet music a lot faster than the average musician. Until this day, I'm still involved in my music; I love it so much that I recently started to teach myself the guitar. Music has always been a way to escape from my busy schedule, but mostly one of the few ways I can truly express myself.
A person's character, custom and tradition are represented by the term "mores." I have come to recognize how the community service I have performed has built my inner character. Community service has been an enormous priority in my life. I never felt obligated like most people; I just really wanted to give back my time. The past four years I've dedicated four hours a week at a local hospital greeting visitors, delivering cards and flowers, along with so much more. I have also been involved in Key Club at my school, donating items for fundraisers and working at churches. I was also given the opportunity to help package and ship items as part of the Haiti's Hope organization designed to provide certain necessities for people that are in dire need. Each service hour has helped me want to continue to volunteer through college and hopefully beyond.