Volleygirl
Aug 3, 2008
Undergraduate / Admission Essay question, usage of "Vires, Artes, Mores" [4]
Hi! I'm currently working on my admisson essay for FSU( I'll post my essay later)
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.
Should I mention the words "Vires, Artes, Mores" in my essay? or should I just talk about my physical and intellectual strengths without mentioning ''Vires'' or the other words??
I want to write about a topic without including those latin words in the essay, but what's confusing me is the last sentence of the prompt '' Describe how one or more of the values embodied in these concepts are reflected in your life. ''
Please can someone explain the prompt, I know what they want but it's a little confusing still. Suggestions are welcome!
Thanks!
Hi! I'm currently working on my admisson essay for FSU( I'll post my essay later)
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.
Should I mention the words "Vires, Artes, Mores" in my essay? or should I just talk about my physical and intellectual strengths without mentioning ''Vires'' or the other words??
I want to write about a topic without including those latin words in the essay, but what's confusing me is the last sentence of the prompt '' Describe how one or more of the values embodied in these concepts are reflected in your life. ''
Please can someone explain the prompt, I know what they want but it's a little confusing still. Suggestions are welcome!
Thanks!