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anshikav   
Dec 30, 2011
Undergraduate / 'instant information' - NYU SUPPLEMENT- What intrigues you? [11]

@maryp630 Thanks! I did do my WHy NYU essay and it's up here but its a closed thread since i could only have two open! That one took me a while too. I'm trying to submit tonight latest!

@Kielbasy I was kinda banking on the "method of communication" part of the question but I see your point! I'll deff take a look at yours :)
anshikav   
Dec 29, 2011
Undergraduate / 'Clifton in New Jersey' - COMMON APP ESSAY [4]

Topic of your choice:
250-500words. I'm at exactly 500.

I thrive on change. I've lived in four towns and attended eight different schools. It is this constant movement to new environments that inspires me.

When I was little, I resented moving. I envied girls who had friends they had known forever, while I was forced to start afresh each time. But that feeling was short lived and rapidly gave way to an eagerness for exploring new places and meeting new people. Every place I've lived in has become a new and exciting chapter in my life with it's own unique impact. Each new experience has helped shape who I am.

The first place I can remember living in was Clifton, a small town in New Jersey. It was here that I learned to walk, talk, write, and ride a bike. Oh yes, I also had to learn to share, when my little sister made a grand arrival. It was also the place where I learned that I was "different". One day during recess a girl did not share her stickers with me because I "had brown skin while others did not". That was the day that I became aware that people are different. I was a little hurt, but soon realized that being different had its advantages. It allowed me to appreciate other points of view with a lot more sympathy, admiration and insight.

New York introduced me to the world of art. It offered me endless exhibits, and inspirations at every turn. It was there that I discovered the passion that would take over my life. It all started on a Sunday afternoon at the Metropolitan Museum when I sat on the floor of the huge Egyptian room, copying patterns in my little pink notebook. I've never stopped drawing since.

Edison, New Jersey, a cosmopolitan town with a large population of Indian immigrants, gave me insight into myself. There, homecoming was as big a deal as "garba" the Indian dance festival, and the Indian bazaar was as busy as the mall. In Edison I learned about foods, culture, colors, and clothes that my parents grew up with. It helped me to understand them as well as myself better.

Finally, we come to Ellicott City, Maryland, a town that to most people my age is a lifeless and boring suburb. In reality, you just need to explore with an open mind. Recently I found a beautiful children's cemetery from the 1800's tucked away in my neighborhood. I have spent hours there, surrounded by carefully planted flowers, taking pictures and sketching, but mostly just sitting and imagining each little life that rested there.

And so, I've come to believe that there is good in every situation, and that diversity makes life interesting. I have become a mix of Indian values, metropolitan tastes, and suburban sensibilities, and if it weren't for my moves, I would never have attained this. The changes in my life have made me the unique person I am today, and I wouldn't trade it for the world.
anshikav   
Dec 29, 2011
Undergraduate / 'Way to learn / Staten Island / Horrible language' - Tufts Supplements [8]

The four years I spent in China gave me many things.

It gave me a Chinese accent, which consequently made me more sub conscious of when to talk when i talk? . However, it also taught me Chinese, how to play the piano, andas well as giving me a closer relationship with my grandparents.

how family looks out for one another.

I really like the idea of the third one, but read it over carefully there are quite a few grammatical mistakes
anshikav   
Dec 29, 2011
Undergraduate / Stanford Supplement: Intellectual Development [3]

Then, there it was!

In seventh grade mathematics , I fought against my adversaries, the algebraic problems, with their minions of quadratic formula and graphs.

I really like the ending!

Check out mine?
anshikav   
Dec 29, 2011
Undergraduate / 'instant information' - NYU SUPPLEMENT- What intrigues you? [11]

What intrigues you? Tell us about one work of art, scientific achievement, piece of literature, method of communication, or place in the world (a film, book, performance, website, event, location, etc.), and explain its significance to you. 1500 character max

Ever since I began reading I've devoured every piece of literature, poetry, fiction, and non-fiction book I could find. I spent hours at the public library pouring over old dusty volumes, and checked out every single paperback the school had to offer. When I was little, at bedtime I'd lay under the covers for hours with a flashlight just to finish reading. Books taught me about distant places, eccentric people, and intense situations. Nancy Drew novels taught me to be fearless, and Edgar Allen Poe showed me the darkness in people. Not too long ago books were the biggest form of communication. By writing novels, essays, and pamphlets writers got to spread their thoughts and ideas to the masses. But communication has evolved drastically in the past years; people went from writing pen-on-paper letters to now, simply shooting a two-word text. Instead of opening up the newspaper, more and more people just browse headlines on the web. Books are getting less and less popular, giving way to television and movies. Don't get me wrong, I think instant information is important, and movies are a good source of entertainment. But books have the ability communicate messages that no other method can. The value of a good book is immense, and to me they will always be the mode of communication.
anshikav   
Dec 15, 2011
Undergraduate / MICA Essay-Most people fear change, but I thrive on it. [3]

Essay Question: Write an autobiographical essay that tells us something about
yourself that you feel is significant to your application and our
perception of you.

Most people fear change, but I thrive on it. In my seventeen years of life I've lived in four different towns and attended eight different schools. It is this continuous movement to new environments that has continuously inspired me.

When I was little I used to resent moving. I was jealous of the girls that had best friends whom they had known from their pre-school days, while I was forced to start fresh each time we moved. But that feeling was short lived, and rapidly gave way to a love for exploring new places and meeting new people. Every new place I've lived in has become a new and exciting chapter in my life with it's own unique impact. Each new city, school, and home has helped shape who I am.

The first place I can remember living in was Clifton; a relatively small town located in the northern half of New Jersey, a 20-mile stone's throw from New York. It was here that I learned to walk, talk, spell, write, and ride a bike. It was also the place where I learned that I was "different". One day during recess a girl was giving out stickers to the class, and when it was my turn, she didn't give me one. I asked her why and she said it was because I had brown skin and no one else did. That was the day that I became aware of race, and that not all people are accepting of things or people that look different. I was a little hurt that I didn't get a sticker, but I decided that I liked being one of a kind. Being different had its advantages. It gave me the strength to think differently; something I have consciously nurtured within myself. Being different has now allowed me to appreciate other "different" points of views with a lot more sympathy and admiration.

Soon we relocated to the upper-east side of Manhattan, New York. It was in Manhattan, on a Sunday afternoon at the Metropolitan Museum, that I discovered my love for art. I remember sitting on the floor of the huge Egyptian exhibit overlooking the glass-framed central garden lawns, drawing the patterns of a painting in my little pink notebook. That was the day I started drawing, and I've never stopped doing it since. New York City nurtured the artist in me by providing me with endless amounts of exhibits to attend, and inspiration at every turn. It was there that I discovered the passion that would take over my life.

A few years later my family and I found ourselves back in New Jersey, but this time in a town called Edison. I grew and matured the most in the years that we lived there, transforming from a painfully awkward fifth grader to a somewhat graceful freshman in high school. During this time I learned a lot about myself. I discovered that I can't keep a secret for more than an hour, that I work best under pressure, and that I love being organized. This move also taught me about my culture, and brought about an awareness of my Indian heritage. The majority of the population of Edison is Indian, and I'd never got the chance to really learn what my culture is all about until I was smack dab in the middle of it. There, homecoming isn't a big deal "garba" is, and the busiest places in town were the bazaars not the malls. Edison gave me a taste of the world my parents came from through the food, events, and environment, and has definitely led me to understand them better, as well as myself.

Our most recent move has been to Ellicott City, Maryland, the town that I am writing this essay from. The past two and a half years here have been a whirlwind of school, art, new friends, and family. It was here that I got my first job and learned to drive. It is also here that I began refining my skills as an artist. With Washington D.C. and Baltimore right around the corner, I have exposed myself to so much new artwork, and through school classes and portfolio preparation I've explored so many new mediums. I have also discovered how to discover. To most people my age Ellicott City is a boring suburb with nothing to offer, but in reality, you just need to explore. Recently I found a beautiful children's cemetery from the 1800's tucked away in a small neighborhood. I have spent hours in the grounds, surrounded by carefully planted flowers, taking pictures, sketching, but mostly just sitting and imagining each little life that lay there. Every place has it's charms, whether they be small or big, and each town, whether a suburb in Maryland or the urban landscape of New York, has inspired me in some way.

Now I am about to face the biggest change yet: starting out on my own. Sometimes it seems daunting, but I know I will thrive in a new environment, with new people, and new experiences, that will lead to new thoughts and fresh ideas. I am excited to begin my life, and write the next chapter of my story.
anshikav   
Dec 11, 2011
Undergraduate / 'the environment I love' - Why NYU? essay question [10]

could someone read this and correct/edit/revise please?! THANKS

Question: Why NYU?

New York University was an automatic choice for me. I grew up on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, and though we moved away years ago, part of me has never left. I'm in love with the city; it's inspiring, eclectic, and full of opportunity. Attending New York University would put me in the middle of the environment I love, while providing me with the unbeatable education I need. As an artist I'm constantly looking for new ideas, and the multitude of majors and minors offered at NYU would allow me to explore subjects besides visual arts, gain that knowledge, and apply those new concepts to my work. New York University is also full of high-achieving and bright students, and being in a competitive atmosphere would encourage me to push myself to do better than my best. Also, the numerous internship and job opportunities New York has to offer would give me first hand experience in the field, as well a competitive edge over graduates from other smaller schools. Many colleges have the ability to give me an education, but only New York University has the ability to transform me from a high school student, to a well-rounded and experienced career woman. New York University would be the perfect place for me to learn and grow, and I would be honored to get the opportunity to pursue my education here.
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