Raynaila
Feb 15, 2016
Undergraduate / Expectations And Criterias; "How can you benefit from the education at AUC?" [2]
I am applying for AUC in Egypt. I was asked to write an essay, 300-500 words, on how I'll benefit from AUC. Is there any errors, grammatical wise or spelling wise? Do my points achieve what I am trying to say or write about? Thank you! A quick honest feedback would do me a great deal!
When asked to write an essay, of 300 words, about how I'll benefit from AUC, I was at loss of words. However, after the idea drowned on me, I was surprised to realize that there was so much more to write. This question put light on my goals and expectations; it set it for me.
As we grow up, at around fifteen or so, we hear about universities and majors. They all differ; language, country and educational level. It's such a wide range, but again as we grow up, we set expectations and wants. With that, the so wide range narrows up to fit a criteria made within time.
I moved from one school to another. I remember I loved the friendliness of teachers in my first school, but I thought professionalism was required at more points -like "helping" students during a quiz. Moreover, moving out of my second school taught me that reputation mattered. The school went from good to bad, and everyone talked. They never had a teacher for an entire month, and therefore, we barely understood a topic. Automatically, and before I knew it, those were three important things I looked for in any educational system; professionalism, reputation and a system. In my visits to a couple universities, I saw that those three things were not achieved within small actions or talk. However, AUC excelled.
Then came the bigger issue; majors. We had visits to GES from many universities around the world, and heard about uncountable majors. I asked many about Architectural Engineering and many of the replies were "We have Architecture, but not Architectural Engineering ." Or "It's not the best we have." But I loved to draw. I, as well, enjoy looking at a building and always think "How do they do that?". I knew I had to join both those things together, Architecture on its own wasn't enough. Narrowing went my range.
One day, people were asked to head to the library if they'd like to study in Egypt. Everyone knew Egypt had really good universities, and so we expected to find over 5 colleges in the library, with books and cards, just like the other colleges or so. However, I was surprised to find that we were allowed 45 minutes with just one college; AUC. Everyone was impressed. There was a presentation viewing a wide range of facilities, video and Q&A. I remember every single question of mine, about architectural engineering, being answered. It impressed me. It was systematic, educational, professional, with a more than qualified certificate and yet friendly. It became my plan.
It didn't stop there. Small actions talk more than big ones. AUC did that. It did it through simple actions like a well structured website, a proper reception for parents and students or even by the "Caravan " YouTube channel and Student Union. I enjoy extracurricular activities and making a difference. I thought I'd stop after school, as I was in SRC, but AUC made this possible too. AUC became organizational and democratic within limits as well. It ticked off things I didn't know I was looking for.
I'm hoping for a quick reply as the essay is due.
I am applying for AUC in Egypt. I was asked to write an essay, 300-500 words, on how I'll benefit from AUC. Is there any errors, grammatical wise or spelling wise? Do my points achieve what I am trying to say or write about? Thank you! A quick honest feedback would do me a great deal!
When asked to write an essay, of 300 words, about how I'll benefit from AUC, I was at loss of words. However, after the idea drowned on me, I was surprised to realize that there was so much more to write. This question put light on my goals and expectations; it set it for me.
As we grow up, at around fifteen or so, we hear about universities and majors. They all differ; language, country and educational level. It's such a wide range, but again as we grow up, we set expectations and wants. With that, the so wide range narrows up to fit a criteria made within time.
I moved from one school to another. I remember I loved the friendliness of teachers in my first school, but I thought professionalism was required at more points -like "helping" students during a quiz. Moreover, moving out of my second school taught me that reputation mattered. The school went from good to bad, and everyone talked. They never had a teacher for an entire month, and therefore, we barely understood a topic. Automatically, and before I knew it, those were three important things I looked for in any educational system; professionalism, reputation and a system. In my visits to a couple universities, I saw that those three things were not achieved within small actions or talk. However, AUC excelled.
Then came the bigger issue; majors. We had visits to GES from many universities around the world, and heard about uncountable majors. I asked many about Architectural Engineering and many of the replies were "We have Architecture, but not Architectural Engineering ." Or "It's not the best we have." But I loved to draw. I, as well, enjoy looking at a building and always think "How do they do that?". I knew I had to join both those things together, Architecture on its own wasn't enough. Narrowing went my range.
One day, people were asked to head to the library if they'd like to study in Egypt. Everyone knew Egypt had really good universities, and so we expected to find over 5 colleges in the library, with books and cards, just like the other colleges or so. However, I was surprised to find that we were allowed 45 minutes with just one college; AUC. Everyone was impressed. There was a presentation viewing a wide range of facilities, video and Q&A. I remember every single question of mine, about architectural engineering, being answered. It impressed me. It was systematic, educational, professional, with a more than qualified certificate and yet friendly. It became my plan.
It didn't stop there. Small actions talk more than big ones. AUC did that. It did it through simple actions like a well structured website, a proper reception for parents and students or even by the "Caravan " YouTube channel and Student Union. I enjoy extracurricular activities and making a difference. I thought I'd stop after school, as I was in SRC, but AUC made this possible too. AUC became organizational and democratic within limits as well. It ticked off things I didn't know I was looking for.
I'm hoping for a quick reply as the essay is due.
