Poetry / Sonnets: Love & Hate (Italian and English) [4]

Italian

Love & Hate

Shall I compare love to light, hate to dark?
Oui, for hatred could cloud peoples' small mind.
And love is the one to cause people blind.
Why can love and hate be so alike-hark!
Attitudes toward each are so unlike & dark.
Is it easy to understand peoples' mind?
Or is there a true way of truth to find?
But one thing is sure, each will leave a mark.
For love can be sweet until people lie.
Then death cause people to shed tears of flood.
Good God! Love is such a spell that binds.
But hate can be so sad, cause one to die.
It does not shed deep flood, but tears of blood.
Devil! Why can you cast the spell that binds!

English

Love & Hate

Perhaps both love and hate exists with time,
Presented at the beginning of dawn.
If you look for it, it's waste of time.
When it's the right time, you will be drawn.
Does not matter if it is hate or love.
Each is the essence of humanity.
Maybe it's true that love can be thought as dove,
For dove represents purity and beauty.
Then it is true hate can be thought as hell,
For it creates darkness and makes people blind.
If love & hate are alike, why does none tell?
Perhaps love & hate were never to be found.
But one thing is sure, that they will be framed,
As long as civilization is tamed.

By QMC

Please tell me what you think.

Undergraduate / I Cheated on My Wife (Number). U of I essay. [11]

Essay 1: In an essay of 300 words or less, please discuss your academic interests and/or professional goals.

I don't think my essay really answered the question at all lol. I kind of umm went on the tangent while writing this, but please tell me what you think about this essay.

I Cheated on My Wife (Number).
Numbers, what can you do for me? You can neither make me food when I'm hungry nor keep me warm when I'm cold, but I still fell in love with you. Oh, number I have a confession to make. I cheated on you!

Ten years into our relation, I was led astray by the beautiful language into believing that you can't do anything for me. "Math is useless." "Give up on math, you can't do anything with math except be a mathematician or a school teacher." "Your dream is to become a businessman, you need language (English)." Voices venture in and out of my head numerous times throughout the course of my high school career, hence I fell in "love" with English. Even though I took all the hardest math classes my school had to offer and some from a community college, you were no longer my interest but merely a necessity, or I thought? Years, I sacrificed you for English, but now I understand it is you that I love, not English. You are a language of your own. English is the necessity, but you are my love. Confucius once said "If you find enjoy what you do, you will never work another day in your life."

I became interest in business initially because I thought business can lead me into all the candies I can get! Well, you know, make money, buy candies... how naïve was that? Though the thoughts have changed while growing up , but it was not until recently I truly understand what business is about. Reading through the shelves of business books in Barnes and Nobel, I realized how hard it is to be a successful businessman. Not only does it require integrity, leadership, but also friendship. No matter what business one is going to take, the key is people. Building a company is easy, but managing it is not. Business is understanding, trusting, and lasting. Business is math in a pretty dress, it's you. I love you.

Undergraduate / Infinities of Chess - U of I at Urbana Champain Essay [8]

In an essay of 300 words or less, choose one extracurricular activity, work experience, or community service project from the list you provided on the application and explain why you initially chose it, why you continued with it, and how you benefited from it

This is the one I wrote for common app, but I think it really does a good job answering the prompt. What do you guys think? It's only 140 words though, should I write more to make it 300 words?

Infinities of Chess

As a thinker, I have always enjoyed games that exercise the infinite possibilities of mind. Chess is among the best; it not only challenges one's brain but also builds sportsmanship and friendship. Perhaps it is a universe of its own, with pieces that represent phenomenon, and perhaps it has its own law called the "rules of game." It's a war on the board but can also be thought of as science, sport, and art. Every game teaches a lesson. The key to success is not only intelligence but also persistence. Each mistake made will be a stepping stone to success. Even though it's a game, I do take it seriously. Chess is the game of mind and soul, and enhances problem solving that can be used in real life every day. It is a part of my soul. Checkmate!

Undergraduate / Angel's Decision (Seeking Death?) NYU limerick [7]

This is the NYU limerick... some feedbacks please.

Shall I compare you to light or fire?
For I'm the pertrified moth in desire.
Light? Is that you? Unlikely,
Fire? Is that you? Likely...
Nevertheless, I seek cause I'm in dire.

SOME FEEDBACKS PLEASE!!!

Undergraduate / "The Forbidden Apple", 2050 Movie of my life. NYU [5]

"The Forbidden Apple"

A boy from an underdeveloped island in China emigrated to America, lived by himself, graduated from the prestigious New York University. This very man also became one of the world's top business leader. How did he do it? What's the story behind this boy who lived by himself and what will be his fate? All he had was an ambitious mind.

Undergraduate / NYU Sups. Why Business, Jackie CHEN!, and summer. [7]

Please tell us what led you to select your anticipated academic program and/or NYU school/college, and what interests you most about your intended discipline.

Education is not really necessary. I have always known this, but nevertheless, I pursued education. My dad was the one who taught me both. He, as someone never learned how to write his name, became a successful businessman and brought me to America. It was that moment I wanted to be a successful businessman just like him. Though, he is a living example one can succeed without education, we both agree Stern School of Business provides the education I need to succeed but to surpass him.

If you had the opportunity to spend one day in New York City with a famous New Yorker, who would it be and what would you do? (Your New Yorker can be anyone -past or present, fictional or nonfictional - who is commonly associated with New York City; they do not necessarily have to have been born and raised in New York.)

Hey Jackie. Yes, it's that Jackie, Jackie Chen. Perhaps the most well known Chinese in western culture. We wouldn't do anything fun, because we would be running away from a bunch of fans. Besides that, I would like him to introduce me to as much famous people as possible in one day, get a business card of everyone. Why? Because I will need it when I graduate. While Stern School will prepare me for business, a strong social network helps. This is something you don't have to learn in a classroom.

My ideas changed completely, so anyone know how is the New Yorker has the most powerful social network?
What did you do this summer?

I took Calculus II at a community college and worked at a restaurant. I also took and pass the IL Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification class. Other than these, I got a chance to learn golf and tennis from the salesman of Golden Food Company. Also, a sushi chef from a nearby Japanese restaurant taught me how to fish.