Undergraduate / Dickinson- Students should be globally engaged leaders [3]

I'm sorry it is a bit long... please tell me what you think. Any suggestions would be wonderful. Thank you.

It has been stated that we are a selfish society. In that statement, we mean that our country, as a whole, only thinks about ourselves and not the other people around us; or the countries. We create an invisible barrier of ignorance between us and any other country by not educating ourselves about world-wide issues. Outside the United States there are currently genocides, countries fighting epidemics, and war. Many people are oblivious to this because of the barrier they put up around themselves. As a nation working towards world peace and a better tomorrow, the key is to become globally engaged leaders.

Starting at the beginning of my junior year, I began to volunteer around my community through National Honor Society. It was not until then did I realize how good it felt to help someone other than myself. I took it upon myself to find more opportunities to volunteer by joining the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). All summer long, I volunteered in various ways and the director of the program always commented on how well I worked with people. What I loved most about volunteering was how much it taught me about life. Many students and adults alike do not understand what life outside the middle class mainstream society is like. I have witnessed many struggling and ill members of the community with little or no family there to support them while living in the poorest of conditions. It really opened my eyes as to how cruel the world can be. We live in a country of opportunity and privilege; it is hard to imagine that if so much suffering occurs here, what other countries going though.

Dickinson called to me because it promotes one of the qualities I believe every student should uphold; students shall become globally engaged leaders. Although all the work I have done has only been domestic, it is a goal of mine to one day, leave the country and help in other areas of the world. Dickinson provides me with a way to begin achieving my goal through their study abroad program. Although I would only be travelling to other countries to study, I could take time to learn about other cultures and their issues and one day, return to help in anyway I could. With my past experience of volunteer, I will have the knowledge and the communication skills to work with people in poor conditions, more so than other people that do not have my experience. Not only that but Dickinson provides students with a Diversity Initiative Office, an office to help students better understand the issues in other countries and broaden their knowledge of worldly affairs. All these qualities have given me a plethora of reasons why Dickinson would be a great match for me.

Undergraduate / 'Applying, not just passing by' - Why I applied to Lehigh... [7]

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While searching for colleges, Lehigh was one of the few that I could not just pass by; I had to apply to it. Many people do not consider security a real reason to apply to a college but when you are planning on living there for four years, I believe it is an important quality. I learned that Lehigh has one of the most secure campuses in the country and maintains its own police force right on campus. Lehigh is not only a very secure campus, but also it is very prestigious. As a future science major, the science facilities are what really captured my eye. Lehigh University has numerous research facilities on campus and it encourages students to work along side of professors to find solutions to endemics we face today to try to make for a better tomorrow. As a very committed student, I can contribute to everyone on campus my personable attitude and my perseverance. My personality will help motivate those around me, and it will show my professors I am eager to learn.

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Undergraduate / Bucknell Essay 2/3 About Me's [4]

Alright so I have 2/3 of the qualities written for the Bucknell essay. Basically the prompt is to write three things I want Bucknell Students and Faculty to know about me. They are separate paragraphs. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

1. When people describe our society as a selfish society, they are usually referring to the fact that we, as a whole, do not think of any other person but ourselves. Many people do not realize how selfish we are in perspective to the environment and its inhabitants. It has been a belief of mine for many years that animals and the environment should receive the same level of concern as the people in society. I realized that many people do not agree with me and that is perfectly fine with me. I do not wish to push my beliefs on anyone else nor do I wish people to attempt to change my opinions. I stopped eating animals over five years ago as a symbol that I view them as an equal to myself. I recycle whenever I can and purchase all recycled goods, including my school supplies. Although I am only one girl, my philosophy is that by not buying meat products and purchasing only consumer goods that are recycled, I am changing the market little by little and creating a demand in only the areas that I see help improve the treatment of the environment and animals.

2. Even as a child, I have always loved music. As a little girl, I sat on my toy keyboard and attempted to learn songs such as "Ba Ba Black Sheep". When I reached fifth grade, I took up violin and have been attached to it ever since. Violin is my escape route, my counselor, and my friend. When I am stressed or something is really bothering me, I turn to my escape route. As soon as I pick up the bow and I stroke the strings, I instantly divert my attention. In times of sorrow or when I need advice, I turn to my counselor. The songs seem to give me time to think rationally instead of jumping to the worst possible conclusion. Finally, when I am just lonely or bored, there is always my friend sitting in the corner of my room. There is no need to make plans because he is always available. We play for hours and entertain each other as if nothing else was important. Violin has taught me how extravagant the human mind responds once euphoric on the musical bliss created by the human body and mind working together.

Undergraduate / Bucknell Essay; life along with death has always interested me [2]

Can you please read my Bucknell essay this tell me what you think? Any little bit of advice will help.
It is about my major, Biochemistry and why I am interested in it. Thank you sooooo much!

Please explain why you are interested in this major/undecided status:

As an aspiring Forensic Medical Examiner, the study or life along with death has always interested me. Biology has always been a subject that has sparked my interest and because of that, I have always excelled in. My freshman biology teacher, Mr. Zimmerman, first interested me in Biology with his riveting lessons. His passion for the subject made it impossible for others not to love it too. I decided to merge my passion of Biology with Chemistry because I realized with my two years of Chemistry, Chemistry helps you understand why Biology happens the way it does. Bucknell's location, with its Pennsylvanian wildlife along with its intensive science program makes Bucknell and ideal place to study Biochemistry.