Undergraduate / "the opportunities to excel in the major of my choice." - FSU Admissions Essay [8]

Prompt:
For almost one hundred years, the Latin words, "Vires, Artes, Mores" have been the guiding philosophy behind Florida State University. Vires signifies strength of all kinds - moral, physical, and intellectual; Artes alludes to the beauty of intellectual pursuits as exemplified in skill, craft, or art; and Mores refers to character, custom, or tradition. Describe how one or more of the values embodied in these concepts are reflected in your life.

Essay:
My family mores have always kept me grounded. My parents have taught me that good character is key in every aspect of life, kept a good head on my shoulders, helped me to succeed, and have raised me to be confident, believe in what I love, and think my own thoughts. I grew up with the common saying "do unto others as you'd have them do unto you", learning to treat people the way I would like to be treated, make good use of the time I have, and to conduct good character, and positive intelligence among other morals.

My family is quite diverse, which gives me a sense of multiplicity. On my father's side, I am French, Dutch, Scottish, Aruban, and Grenadian. Although on my mother's side of the family, I am Jamaican, German, and English, we mainly focus on Jamaican culture in our household. The Jamaican culture abides by strong faith. We believe, think, and act in a way that is different from other cultures. The music we create is an innovative way for Jamaicans to tell stories of hope, redemption, virtues, and of our Christian Faith based on the teachings found in the Old and New Testaments, particularly the Book of Revelations. Religion is a very important aspect in the Jamaican life.

In addition, I have dreamt about becoming a Super-Model from the first time I picked up Vogue Magazine in October of 2005. The modeling business is a tough business to progress in, and competition is extremely dense, and cutthroat. Despite all this, I know that I have the persistence, perseverance, and strength to make it to the top. Through my modeling experiences, I have become more persistent towards my goals, and the knowing that I can achieve anything I set my mind to.

Furthermore, I have a strong love and compassion for learning and experiencing anything new and different. I am definitely looking forward to learning about new subjects, and I forming my own opinions about these subjects, and hearing what others take from the information. Although the classes offered at my school have not given me the chance to grow within the programs I would like to, I know that Florida State University will provide the opportunities to excel in the major of my choice.