coffeeguts
Dec 30, 2009
Undergraduate / RISD + innovation - "why Brown" response--critique [8]
"Please tell us more about your interest in Brown. Why does Brown appeal to you as
a college option? Who or what has influenced your decision to apply?"
max 1000 characters, this is 996. I was a bit uneasy on my bringing up RISD, since that's my real goal but I'm trying for the dual degree program.
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After sitting through saccharine reassurances from Columbia ("even though we have one of the lowest acceptance rates in the country you should still apply, really!") and prestigiously stuffy boasts from Yale, I was not in the mood for more "distinguished" drivel by the time I came to Providence. But when I arrived at Brown, I was happily astonished by the open curriculum, close proximity to RISD, and rich student body. "I'm going to such a lot of classes," I thought, fidgeting as the admissions officer explained Brown's requirements. Applications, schmapplications--I wanted in now. "And I'll try for that dual degree program, and some clubs--" I practically squealed when I realized I could pursue my intended majors without compromising many other interests.
Yet Brown in conjunction with RISD radiated a sincerity and innovation that appealed to me even more than what it had to offer. It felt at once challenging, inviting and right, and damned if I wasn't going to try and be part of it!
"Please tell us more about your interest in Brown. Why does Brown appeal to you as
a college option? Who or what has influenced your decision to apply?"
max 1000 characters, this is 996. I was a bit uneasy on my bringing up RISD, since that's my real goal but I'm trying for the dual degree program.
--
After sitting through saccharine reassurances from Columbia ("even though we have one of the lowest acceptance rates in the country you should still apply, really!") and prestigiously stuffy boasts from Yale, I was not in the mood for more "distinguished" drivel by the time I came to Providence. But when I arrived at Brown, I was happily astonished by the open curriculum, close proximity to RISD, and rich student body. "I'm going to such a lot of classes," I thought, fidgeting as the admissions officer explained Brown's requirements. Applications, schmapplications--I wanted in now. "And I'll try for that dual degree program, and some clubs--" I practically squealed when I realized I could pursue my intended majors without compromising many other interests.
Yet Brown in conjunction with RISD radiated a sincerity and innovation that appealed to me even more than what it had to offer. It felt at once challenging, inviting and right, and damned if I wasn't going to try and be part of it!