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collegebound16   
Sep 3, 2012
Undergraduate / 'my dedication towards my profession' - Duke University A&S Short Essay [2]

How does it sound? Any suggestions? Be honest! Thanks!

College hunting is like going on a blind date. The only things each party has are basic facts and perhaps a brief meeting with one another. The first introduction I received to Duke was during my time shadowing a local cardiac surgeon. He had attended both Duke's undergraduate and medical school and upon my opening the door to his past education he raved about his experiences there. From this point on my world was surrounded by Duke University. Not only was it the first college I visited, it was the last. I returned after my east coast tour to discover if the fuzzy feelings would return. I was not disappointed. Duke has absolutely everything I am looking for in terms of a university from the top rated academics to the astonishing amount of school spirit. The location in a prime research triangle is an enormous pull for me. While positioned in a college town it can offer numerous unique opportunities pertaining to my future career.

I also know that I will bring a lot to the school from my dedication towards my expected profession to my commitment within the community. Duke has everything I need to strive while being in a position to benefit from the connection. Surgeons are known for being conceited and salary orientated. While I despise those characteristics I know I will not fall victim to them. I always knew I wanted to be a doctor simply to help people feel better but what drew me to the surgical field was the idea of being able to physically fix a problem. I loathe the thought of staying in a place that has abundant amounts of surgeons when there are so many people in the world desperate for help. I plan to join some sort of organization that allows me to assist people who have no opportunity of receiving help elsewhere. I know that Duke is also dedicated to bettering the community which is why our relationship is perfect. This blind date has blossomed into a love on one side; it only awaits a return of affections.
collegebound16   
Oct 14, 2012
Undergraduate / 'moved to Fukuoka, Japan' - personal statement [2]

This is very good. It really showcases your individuality. However, in the first sentence of the second paragraph you say "where my father worked, at the age of five." While it is understood that obviously your father did not work there when he was five, it is a bit confusing. I would rewrite that sentence if I were you or at least reorder it it make it clear you were five.

Additionally, you use the word 'yet' a lot. Try to use some different words.
Otherwise, it sounds great!
collegebound16   
Oct 14, 2012
Undergraduate / 'Co-existed with Jewish people' - RUTGERS DIVERSITY APPLICATION ESSAY [3]

Jews. I have coexisted alongside them for my whole life, This should be a hyphen elementary school, middle school, and high school. Why would my parents insist on keeping me learning that sort of education?rewrite this sentenceThe simple reason: I am Jewish, myself!This needs to be a full sentence such as "It is the simple reason as follows: I am Jewish. However, what happens when I am placed in an environment when out of a group of 100 teenagers, there are aroundchange to "only" five or six Jews? How did I adapt? How was I able to benefit and grow from being in such a diverse atmosphere?

I attended the Bergen County Youth Leadership Police Academy for two weeks this summer and I couldn't have had more of a chance"a better change" to learn how to interact with people from different cultures. When I arrived on the first day, all I noticed was how everyone was so usedaccustomed to seeing each other and how well they all got along. I first felt out of place, not knowing whether I'd make friends or not andor whether I'd fit in.

After the first few days at the Academy, I already had a strong group of about five peers in which none werenone of whom were Jewish. I love"loved" stay in the past tense every single one of them. There are so many interesting characteristics and ideas that can be learned from people who have been brought up either from different religious backgrounds, or justno comma "or in" a general varied culture "different" than what I've been accustomed to my entire life. Besides for the Academy this summer, I have recently begun to become more involved in my heritage. My mother was born in Morocco and her family has much different types of customs and traditions than any other type of Jew. I learned as I have grown more mature, to appreciate the culture along with the special cooking habits, prayer styles, and even traditional ways to greet one another. This newfound understanding of the Moroccan culture can help me open the eyes of many students at Rutgers who have a wish to expand their knowledge learning about other cultures.

French is a huge part of the Moroccan culture because it is one of the main languages of the natives. Because of this, I have made it my personal responsibility to learn as much French as I can throughout high school, which is why this year I am finishing up my fourth year. I have also been studying intently the Hebrew language to coincide with my Jewish background. Learning languages that are important to me and my culture help me appreciate how unique I truly am and how much I can learn from my peers who have slightly varied 'personal responsibilities' in order to gain their own appreciation of their heritage.

Rutgers is a university stock filled with a very eclectic group of students from all over New Jersey and other states. However, it is not just through the college that one can find many different ethnicities and cultures amongst individuals. Rutgers is the microcosm of society as a whole. There are a numerous amount people with different customs and beliefs andMake this a separate sentence -> in order to keep the peace in our world, everyone must learn to accept and get along with the communities surrounding.

Rutgers also has such a wide variety of clubs and sports that I would be so excited to participate in. Mock trial is my passion so anything law-oriented already caught my eye on the list of clubs. I also love playing softball and basketball so I'm happy to see how successful the Rutgers teams are. There are so many different opportunities to become apart of that coincide perfectly with my interests and hobbies, that I am pleasantly overwhelmed with the extra curricular activities at Rutgers.

I believe strongly that I could benefit and contribute to the thriving and eclectic community of students at Rutgers with my passion for languages, ethnic cuisines, and other cultures. I enjoy learning about others and how they go about in their day-to-day lives embracing their background and experiences. Rutgers provides such large center of opportunity to explore, in which I am positive I'd have much to gain as well as much to give.

Okay I'm going to be honest with you. This is a mess. You really need to let me know in the beginning where you are going with your essay. There is no structure and much needs to be revised. Try to pick a topic and stay focuses as opposed to running all over the place.
collegebound16   
Oct 14, 2012
Undergraduate / Duke Supplement- Arts and Sciences [3]

Okay, I think this needs some work. It needs to be more meaningful and powerful. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Duke was not only the first college I visited, but it was the last. There were college tours in between, but I had to come back to Duke to see if I could experience that tingly feeling yet again. My stomach did not disappoint and my heart melted. Duke did more than create anticipation for college, it made me feel at home. I am completely sincere when I say that I could see myself wandering the gothic wonderland with a bag full of books. Now that I approved physically of the school I needed to see if Duke would fit me academically. That is when I stumbled upon the DiVE virtual reality lab.

As I dove deeper into my growing fascination of the DiVE lab, I mentally programmed in different settings. I pictured myself in DiVE traveling through the various systems of the human body or exploring it to discover the origin of an anatomical problem. The best part is, the program is just the surface of what Duke has to offer. Being in a prime research triangle there is an abundance of possibilities, especially in the medical field. I would be honored to be a part in making some of those possibilities into realities.

-It said 1-2 paragraphs but I could make it a bit longer if I need to.
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