Undergraduate / Since I could hold a pencil, I have belong to the artist's community. Brown Short Essay Supplement [3]

Please be as critical as you can, I want to make them better! Also, please keep in mind that I am applying to the Rhode Island School of Design-Brown program, so I am trying to keep my essays balanced between arts and computer science. Thanks

Why are you drawn to the area(s) of study you indicated in our Member Section, earlier in this application? If you are "undecided" or not sure which Brown concentrations match your interests, consider describing more generally the academic topics or modes of thought that engage you currently. (150 word limit)

I was first introduced to the field of computer science last year while taking an online robotics course. Although handling the syntax was tricky, I was soon drawn to the logic required to code. At first, programming became a hobby; I taught myself how to create websites and simple games, but this love soon turned into a passion I wanted to pursue in college. I am amazed by the versatility of computer science in the future of technological development as the world fully enters the digital age. Computer science can be used in conjunction with other fields I am interested in such as economics, biology, and the visual arts.

Tell us where you have lived - and for how long - since you were born; whether you've always lived in the same place, or perhaps in a variety of places (100 word limit)

I live in downtown Chicago. It is a unique neighborhood where people from all reaches of life are present the same block: artists, teachers and politicians come together to create a diverse community. The area around my neighborhood is equally remarkable, as disparate trades are present in the mile radius around my home. This community is home to the Art Institute, the magnificent mile and the newest startups. In my community, I learned about different aspects of culture and industry, and these experiences ultimately influenced my eclectic set of interests.

We all exist within communities or groups of various sizes, origins, and purposes; pick one and tell us why it is important to you, and how it has shaped you. (150 word limit)

Since I could hold a pencil, I have belong to the artist's community. There was something about being an artist that would set me apart from the other students in school; I was the person who was called upon to design the yearbook cover, or to help those who were dexterously less fortunate. The fine arts have shaped me to be a more intellectually curious individual; Drawing has made me more inquisitive, thoughtful and analytical of my surroundings. I find joy in painting and drawing, not only as an outlet of creation but also a way for me to help the people around me. I began to use my skills to help my local community, from painting murals to facilitating communal art classes. As I grew older, I truly felt belong in this community as I found family in other artists, people who have supported and encouraged me.

Undergraduate / The possibility of me fully exploring my passions in computer science and the visual arts [2]

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NYU is global, urban, inspired, smart, connected, and bold. What can NYU offer you, and what can you offer NYU? (200-400 words)

I like to think of myself as a global citizen, defined as someone who identifies herself/himself as part of the global community and who seeks to benefit the larger society. NYU's great location and its eclectic student body are things that would allow me to interact with people from different cultures and backgrounds during my college experience. With the diversity of students on campus and the study abroad programs across the world, I would truly be able to immerse myself in different cultures, something that I previously have not been able to do to any great extent.

The thing that most excites me about becoming a NYU student is the possibility of me fully exploring my passions in computer science and the visual arts. I aspire to better the world using my intended major of computer science. It took me the duration of my high school career to realize what I wanted to do: combine my love of the visual arts and technology to create video games. My ultimate goal would be to create games that are used for virtual reality therapy (VRT), which would help to treat patients with psychological disorders who would normally go untreated. At the Games Innovation Lab, I look forward to engaging in projects like SensoriMotor rehabilitator, a current project for VRT. One thing that NYU can give to me is the strong basis in programming and game design. Unlike other schools who may split the arts and computer science, being able to cross-register and minor in game design at NYU will make me feel like I fully lived up to my educational potential.

I think it is most important that I can offer NYU my leadership skills and creativity. I want to join different organizations such as Engineers Without Borders and the National Society of Black Engineers. In these organizations, I would like to offer my leadership skills to give back to the school's community and the global community. I would want to add to the already growing community of students who dabble in visual arts and STEM and eventually create a club that is specifically for technology students interested in the fine arts. Overall, I am enthusiastic about the possibility of becoming an NYU student, and I would love to be one of the future global leaders educated on this campus.