Undergraduate / "the day Uganda gained its independence from Britain" - U of Michigan Supplement [5]

I used this for another supplement, i was wondering if you guys think it would work with this topic as well.
Everyone belongs to many different communities and/or groups defined by (among other things) shared geography, religion, ethnicity, income, cuisine, interest, race, ideology, or intellectual heritage. Choose one of the communities to which you belong, and describe that community and your place within it. (Approximately 250 words

October 9th, 1961 was a day never forgotten in my household. The day radiated with exuberant smiles, warm feelings, and a plethora of spicy Indian/ African aromas stewing the nostrils of many. It was the day Uganda gained its independence from Britain, the day of unification, liberation, and emancipation. Each year, this day stands as a significant remembrance, one that will never allow to me to forget my Ugandan roots. Being a first generation American, I enjoy embracing my cultural background with hopes of bringing my unique ingredient to the already simmering American melting pot.

The day begins with a warm bowl of Ugali, a maize delicacy known to Kampala the capital of Uganda. Then I typically assist my father in medial tasks, while he tells me interesting stories about his childhood in Uganda. My grandmother prepares a variety of delicacies; ones that make any person salivate. The whole family gathers in an environment filled with various percentages of love and laughter, delicious foods and bloodcurdling stories. The day ends with a late night Cassava snack and home movies from the past years.

This exciting African culture allows me to bring a distinctive experience to University of Michigan- a place in which various diversities and ethnicities are allowed to flourish, a place filled with culture, learning, and intelligence. I hope to bring this community to University of Michigan.

Undergraduate / "Love for history and law" - Why University of chicago? [2]

due in an hour , kinda just something i threw together, let me know what you think please
How does the University of Chicago, as you know it now, satisfy your desire for a particular kind of learning, community, and future? Please address with some specificity your own wishes and how they relate to Chicago?

The University of Chicago is a place in which knowledge continues to grow, a place that fulfills my yearning desire for a higher education. It contains a unique major, one that delves into my academic curiosity. I enjoy learning about the history of legal systems, as well as political history which is provided by the Law, Letters, and Society major. My love for history integrated with my decision for law is fulfilled by this anomalous major, one that is highly selective. This major will prepare me for my future career in law; the University of Chicago has an extremely renowned law school assisting me in my future study. With this education I hope to find peace in disputes.

Being a Bengali/ Ugandan, I hope to add some fresh ingredients to the already simmering melting pot in Chicago. Along with fortifying and demonstrating my diverse culture, I seek to learn about others, in hopes of harmonizing the environment. In my community, I enjoy dedicating a significant amount of time towards helping develop and advance people. The civic engagement department at University of Chicago will allow me to help assist members of the enriched Chicago community. In addition to participating in community service, University of Chicago contains a top notch soccer program helping me develop into a student athlete.

Undergraduate / "X is unknown" - University of Chicago Supplement, Find X [3]

I found this one a little difficult to write about , stuck for hours at a time. Let me know what you think, its a rough rough rough draft. Thank you :)

X will persistently be unknown. X will continually develop as a single entity until death, always touching the hearts of many. Too many X is an independent variable used in mundane mathematics or the twenty second letter in the alphabet depending on the order. Others perceive x as marking the spot of their hidden treasures or a roman numeral signifying the number ten. Personally, x is much deeper than any treasure that can be found, or even more complicated than any mathematics problem. X is me.

The various ratios of spontaneity, honesty, morality, and perseverance violently interact in a combustible reaction to create X. Along with these positive elements, the foundation of X is built upon a spine of organic foods, neurons shaped like musical symbols, and bones made up of Gatorade. However the most vital organs still remain, a heart sized for the whole population, and a fully conducting brain calculating the questions life has to offer.

The reason why X cannot be found is simply because it's always on the move. X participates in a hefty school day filled with monotonous teachers, texts book too large to fit the size of even the largest backpacks, and the spontaneous pep rallies throughout the campus. X brings diversity within the school, being the only Bangladeshian/ Ugandan on campus as well as the one of seven Indian students flooded among the overwhelming population. Being a regular volunteer at the Blind Children's learning center, X receives warmth from young kids each day. Don't let the fuzzy feeling fool you, X participates in a competitive varsity soccer league which consumes numerous hours of the day. X travels to Mock Trial and college class where he enjoys debating against wayward liberals on current American policies. X ends the night with a warm bowl of basil tomato soup and slaving the night away completing homework in preparation for the next day. If not a typical weekday, X can be found at the local gym, soup kitchen, or hockey game enjoying the treasures the community has to offer. Every Sunday night X enjoys a seven o clock church service at Rockharbor Church with a few friends and a lukewarm Starbuck's hot chocolate.

Always seeking the toughest competitor on earth, whether it is IB academics, varsity athletics, or mother X seeks to strive at the highest possible level. X is on a noble pursuit of the highest academics available, academics found at the renowned University of Chicago. To retract my previous statement, at one point of time in the universe X will be found. Other than that single point, X will constantly be on the move, from crawling away from scary aunts and uncles to driving to a movie with a few friends. For the next few years X hopes to be found in one place- the University of Chicago.

Undergraduate / Navy essay: what led to your initial interest in the naval service [NEW]

kinda stuck on this thing , it seems to boring .

(1) Describe what led to your initial interest in the naval service and how the Naval Academy will help you achieve your long range goals, and (2) Describe a personal experience you have had which you feel has contributed to your own character development and integrity.

Bankroft once said "The exact measure of the progress of civilization is the degree in which the intelligence of the common mind has prevailed over wealth and brute force." A solid education is a significant, underlying foundation towards a developing world. Intelligence will always overcome wealth and force in making a difference in civilization, a milestone for the American people. At the Naval Academy, I believe my "common mind" can receive a strong education, an education to boost my intelligence and create milestones to benefit my peers and the generation that is to come. In my mind, the Navy is the best source for the studies along with a moral education I seek.

Along with a respectable education, the strict moral discipline aspect is also a key component in my reasoning to join the U.S Naval Academy. Throughout my adolescence, my parents enforced a strict regulation on all of my activities, disciplined me into the man I am today. An absence at the dinner table on time resulted in my own preparation of dinner that night, most likely cereal. Curfew was always set at sunset until I reached the age of sixteen. Television was allowed one day a week and if chores were not completed that right was automatically repealed for that week. This discipline molded me into the man I am today, one who seeks to compete at the highest, rigorous level whether it be the IB Academic Program, Varsity Athletics, and Club soccer. These activities and my discipline gave me the standing confidence, integrity, passion, and honor to become the leader I am. At Navy, i am sure I can find the strict, rigorous discipline that is into my current day to day life. I believe it will shape me into the leader for tomorrow. My experiences in Bangladesh exemplified the leadership qualities I wish to perfect at the Naval Academy.

I decided to leave my comfortable surroundings last summer and work as a volunteer in a school for underprivileged youth on the outskirts of the capital Dhaka. Through my work with impoverished children, I was able to better connect to the culture of my ancestors and gain a new-found appreciation for the challenges faced by those confronting Third World poverty. Realizing my cultural bias helped me better appreciate the perspective of Bengalis and forge deeper connections with friends and acquaintances I made during my visit.

I cautiously walked into my first day of work at Syedpur Hassan-Shahinur Academy, uncertain of what to expect. My eyes dilated as I observed the room: it seemed as if a hurricane had brushed through the classroom, only leaving the building in its wrath. The desks were formed from scrap wood, often slicing the hands of the students due to its rough nature. The books were tattered; some filled with words and concepts my brain could not grasp- let alone that of a typical four year-old student. I was horrified of the sordid conditions these children had to work through. As a child, I was given brand new supplies and clean desks which did not pose a threat. If I was ever in need of any materials, I would simply run to the store in order to retrieve them. In my mind, I juxtaposed the images of these children to the images I perceived growing up in my comparatively privileged home. I constantly questioned myself, how would I live my life if this fortunate lifestyle was not given to me?

We made new desks for all the kids and supplied them the necessary supplies in order to succeed in gaining an education. All of the books were replaced with stories deemed appropriate