Grammar, Usage / How to use a colon in English? [11]

Using semi colon in this sentence?

swimming is more than a sport; it's a way of life.

is it ok to use the semi colon since these two clauses are related?

Undergraduate / Experiences to consider medicine as your future profession - BROWN PLME [3]

I hate to break it to you but this question answer and the second question answer for the PLME should be a total of 500 words only...so maybe about 250 words each question

Undergraduate / Male-role models - obstacle or bump in the road in your academic or personal life [5]

I grew up being coddled and not truly learning under a strong male influence.

Grammar, Usage / To get correction of these sentences [11]

Thanks so much Susan

Grammar, Usage / To get correction of these sentences [11]

'the speed and intensity...' sentence grammar correction

the speed and intensity of the sport has always enticed me

or

the speed and intensity of the sport have always enticed me

Undergraduate / Breaking my "Shell"- Common App Essay [5]

very nicely written- i like the shell analogy. I like the humor in this essay.. The dialogue gives it some life.

Grammar, Usage / "Is" or "of?" "That of" - usage [7]

in my fashion career sounds better