Undergraduate / As an international student at ABC, how would you enrich the campus community? (250 words) [2]

ABC University: Besides its appealing location, top-notch research facilities, familial community & praiseworthy extracurricular idiosyncrasies, I was awed by the availability of myriad opportunities - both academic and supplementary- in/out of the classroom for me. The celebration of Nepalese fiestas all in one beautiful day, stretching into the wee hours of the night, could not only substantiate my altruistic ambassadorship to ABC on behalf of my country, but also acquaint others with the sacred Nepalese Hindu way of life. By engaging in eclectic mix of student consortium- particularly South Asian Students Association and ABC Photography Club- I would nourish their heterogeneity via portrayal of my own ethnic cultures & skills as well as advertise multi-national art and traditions for maintenance of 'Unity among Diversity'. An exotic symphony of Nepalese musicals would reverberate along with other stereotypical melodies in ABC Spirit Band during several auspicious ceremonies with my assistance.

Apart from being a patron for diversification of ABC community, I could also serve as a valuable asset for the ABC athletics in multiple sports as I have stood out as a dexterous athlete throughout my sporting journey; what's more, with utmost dedication and labor, I will endeavor to elevate team-spirit, sportsmanship, and commitment amidst my teammates accompanied with their self-gratification and extension of athletic capabilities. Moreover, all of my humanitarian and catholic intentions, that I've been exercising throughout my student life, will continue flawlessly in several activist and political coalitions inside ABC with aggrandization of cross-cultural debates dealing with contemporary global issues.

Undergraduate / What do you and XYZ university have in common?(250-350 words) [4]

XYZ University: sports, concerts, fraternity parties are the obvious impetuses to the school's chummy ambience.

Follow the Big Picture & Dare to take risks

Besides XYZ's extracurricular idiosyncrasies, an eye-catching citation on the website- 'Inclusion is the tie that binds XYZ'- urged me to ponder upon the entire principles very earnestly. Those doctrines resonated with the societal ethics of my nation-brimming with diversity- and furthered my proximity with XYZ's modest entourage. I visualized buddying up with the fellow Greeks and venturing into philanthropic errands, in common with my rituals at Red Cross Society which fostered my leadership and camaraderie, not to mention the broadening of my life's philosophy.

As Gary Player, a professional golfer, once said "The more I practice, the luckier I get.", I find XYZ's Mountain Hawks(athletes) as much dedicated to boost their athleticism to another level, via rigorous rehearsals and drills, as I. The single-mindedness of the hawks to elevate team-spirit, sportsmanship, and commitment accompanied with athletes' self-gratification and extension of sporting capabilities is what I've been employing throughout my athletic career as the Central Defender of my district's as well as my school's men's soccer team.

XYZ embraces an unorthodox ideology when it comes to making our society a better place. The legacy left behind by the idealists reinforces my ambition. I want to keep that legacy alive, not only for the forthcoming 'engineers' or for the réclame of XYZ's grandiosity in Science & Engineering, but also for the commemoration of fairy godparents-Sir Packer and the Presidents, because I believe in what they believed in: Follow the Big Picture & Dare to take risks. The inauguration of Nepal's industrial acclivity happened at my hometown,Biratnagar, which consociates my existence with the commercial takeoff of my nation. Likewise, XYZ too shares a substantial consanguinity with the genesis of mercantile America. These asynchronous, but noteworthy parallels between I & XYZ animates theHawk, deep inside me, with a vivid projection of the breakthroughs I can create with the backing of XYZ's top-notch engineering facilities. Ergo, XYZ University's reputation for academic excellence, appealing location, global prestige, familial community environment entices me to seek acceptance to the university.

Undergraduate / In your opinion, what are the five characteristics of a successful person? Supplementary essay. [8]

I don't evaluate accomplishments of humongous wealth or a sound health as milestones of a successful life. For me a successful person is a genius in his/her forte.

A daredevil who steps out of the comfort zone to commit with utmost passion for the triumph.
During the aftermath of Mega-Earthquake of April 25, 2015, I endeavored to provide the slightest possible assistance to the quake-casualties while I could hide somewhere safe with my family.

An all-rounder who excels in every accessible platform.
Someone who is not afraid to get his/her hands dirty by surpassing the expectations of the society. All these years, I've pushed myself over the limits and performed devotedly on both of my scholarly and auxiliary assignments.

An altruistic cosmopolite concerned about every individual's welfare.
From community service to awareness campaigns, I'm responsible for the prosperous living of numerous Nepalese men and women.
An insatiably hungry spirit.
The curiosity towards enlightening oneself with the limitless worldly information never extinguish within me as I always think outside the box and approach every issue with farsightedness.

The buoyancy to rehabilitate the momentum of life and persist in pursuing one's ambition.
When the political turmoil knocked the socks off the educational institutions, I collaborated with some of my enthusiastic colleagues for securing peaceful continuity of schools.

I do not claim myself a successful individual by describing the interrelationship with the topic, but I do believe that with the platform Lehigh promises to offer, I'll surely leave behind an epic legacy.

Undergraduate / Describe a religious, cultural, or family tradition you can share with the Colgate community. [11]

With parents from distinct ethnic backgrounds in conservative Nepalese society, I've not only witnessed the disproportionate societal treatment but also disparate cultural rituals and traditions.

The annual celebration of 'Chhath', a Hindu fiesta lauding the Sun for bestowing the bounties of life on earth, always triggered a profound enthusiasm in my family with rigorous observation of holy bathing accompanied with day-long abstinence from any dietary. On that auspicious day, as I organize the transportation of commodities-which include mother's hand-made delicacies like 'Thekuwa', 'Kheer'- to the nearest river, my dad warms up for the sacred prostration march with my uncles. The entire family collaborates to establish the venue for the worships on the sloppy riverbank while the little ones, oblivious of their surroundings, enjoy lighting firecrackers. As the mighty Sun rises up from the horizon, devotees head mid-way towards the river, singing mantras about the goddess 'Chhathi'. We take a dip in the holy water to substantiate our devotion for the longevity and success of our beloveds. The ritual ends with the consumption of water and the distribution of the blessed offerings to the helpless.

Apart from being one of the eco-friendliest Hindu carnivals, Chhath is the celebration of 'Unity in Diversity' in our multi-cultural Nepalese society with an emphasis on mutual cooperation among racial heterogeneity. Thus, with possession of such maturity fueled with my ambitious competitiveness and passion for learning, I would thrive in Colgate's well-rounded platform to pursue my academic interests, not to mention the enrichment of students' diversity.

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Writing Feedback / TOEFL Independent Essay : "The impact of television has been more positive towards society" [6]

The inventions gifted by the glory of science and technology in the human civilization has only brought fruitful consequences to us. Moreover, the electronic means of communication, like the T.V.-acronym for television, has accelerated the pace of revolution promoting delightful lifestyle and instant communication. This revolution has led to the formation of dichotomy of the population into two distinct groups with dissimilar enthusiasm regarding television viewing experience. In my opinion, the television has only contributed in a positive manner towards human society for several authentic reasons.


First, human life would be gloomy without the modern electronic resources like television. If the houses of the people all over the globe were to be surveyed, then they all would have a single piece of equipment in common hanging on the walls or resting on the tables, delivering daily doses of joyous programs, that is undoubtedly, a television.

Second, television has become a prominent source of knowledge and information, which keeps people "au courant". From the nursery rhymes to the Beethoven's symphonies, television is a storehouse for all those entertaining commodities, however, it has also been efficient in teaching people significant skills for survival and providing knowledge for enlightenment via it's wide ranges of programs and shows under the authority of Cable television network, entitled for the distribution of multimedia items all around the globe. Furthermore, the broadcasting of the breaking news concerning several critical global affairs and happenings proves to be very resourceful for the working class population.

Third, the integration of the television with the Internet technology has resulted even more fascinating tech-medley. People can shop any purchasable goods by browsing across the web-portals, and they can achieve those ordered commodities within a blink of an eye on their front door.


In a nutshell, although enjoying specific sophisticated facilities of television demands the installation of particular model or brand of equipment, the television has become the third eye for the human beings, abridging each and every nook and corners of the world to the people's living room. Therefore, it can be concluded that modern inventions like television, responsible for enriching human's hierarchy in the pyramid of intelligent beings, has very minute harmful consequences in community, in fact, the glee and enlightenment it shares is insurmountable and overwhelmingly covers up few infinitely worthless setbacks.