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Posts by FaithfulEnya
Name: Zhixiao Zhang
Joined: Oct 25, 2016
Last Post: Dec 9, 2016
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From: China
School: PFLS

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FaithfulEnya   
Dec 9, 2016
Scholarship / A clear vision tempered with honesty - the inspiration from my late professor [4]

Hi Valerie, I appreciate your thorough introduction of this individual. May I ask whether this is a college application essay? Because the college may want to know more about yourself through the figure you introduce. I see that you make such attempts in the second and third paragraph, but to me either that part should be prolonged to at least half of the essay, or you can merge Dora's qualities and yours together, stating one quality each paragraph, e.g. one for honesty and one for equity, then an additional paragraph explaining why these are essential to her success in Nigeria, and how you are inspired.

I am profoundly inspired by the achievement of Dora Akunyili because i have learnt from her that despite the odds and opposition that one faces in life,a clear vision tempered with honesty and equity especially in a country like Nigeria where i hail from has a great effect in enabling one impact ones environment and society.

I admit this long sentence kind of puzzled me. Perhaps it could be:

Dora's vision for a better(or medically-safe?) Nigeria inspired me, and more inspiring was the honesty and equity she practiced in her continual strive to achieve that vision. Following her steps in propelling structural change, I will also fight the odds and opposition to bring a better future for Nigeria (you can also list in what specific aspects you want to better your country.)
FaithfulEnya   
Dec 5, 2016
Letters / Music Resume: Identifying Points of Confusions & Possible Solutions [4]

@Holt, I'm just not sure if resume fits into the category of essays, or whether I should post it up here. However, the need for clarity in speech is similar, and I sincerely hope you will let this post stay :)

The task is kind of urgent. Can readers lend a helping hand? THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!
FaithfulEnya   
Dec 5, 2016
Undergraduate / I come from a family of chefs- MIT essay [8]

Hi Alvin, I admire your family! Perhaps, as you mentioned how going to market could foster your independence, maybe there is a "chef spirit", not only tradition, habits and skills, that goes within your family. Perhaps focusing your 250-word essay around one crux would be better than going through many points related to your family, but not so much to "dreams and aspirations."

You mentioned your childhood in the kitchen (very, very lively description and I admire your family!) and I am almost sure you see your family cook for other family members too. This may connect to my point about "chef spirit" and your wanting to add in how you can share your interest with the world: whatever a chef does, he or she holds out kindness and consideration for the people to be served.

All in all, what I mean is that the whole essay may be more organised if you have a central "idea", an opinion about what is the essence of being a chef, how your family taught you that essence or how experience gave you that, and how your future aspiration sticks to that quintessence! Best of luck to your essay!
FaithfulEnya   
Dec 5, 2016
Letters / Music Resume: Identifying Points of Confusions & Possible Solutions [4]

Hi Everyone and thanks for helping! Working on my music resume as a part of the Slideroom portfolio right now.

Music is not my intended major, just a strong extracurricular interest (and also I feel the necessity of sending the music supplements to one particular college because I wrote a song for it :) ) So nothing outstanding in this resume, just trying to be fun + clear. If you come across anything confusing, don't hesitate to point it out. Also, correct me if anything seems not "natively spoken". If the long content bore you out just skip sections!

WHAT I LEARNED IN MUSIC
Private Vocal and Piano Tutors
(2010 - 2015)

Shanghai Spring Youth Choir(2011 - 2014)
Lead of two a cappellas: Gloria and Lauda Sion
Choir won multiple municipal awards

Pudong(it's a city district) Youth Theatre Group, Shanghai(2011-2015)
Learned about musical basics and enhanced improvising skills
Starred in 5+ public original musicals, 4 times leading voice

EdX Music History Course(2014 - 2016)
Jazz: The Music, The Stories, The Players

PFLS School Music Club(2010-2014)
Held music events at school and praciced writing chords

English Literature Class on the U.S. During the Vietnam War
and Louis Armstrong (March - June 2016)
Learned about U.S. literature and music in the 1970s
Wrote a Jazz imitation of Louis Armstrong after listening to one of his whole concerts

HOW I LIVE WITH MUSIC

VOCAL PERFORMANCE

Personal album Puwai, Puwai(March 2015)
Sold over 250 copies to support Love Link's efforts in rural children education
Included four original songs
Engaged friends for duets and accompaniment
Played piano accompaniment of all original songs

Experience(2010- Present)
Performing vocal at 2015 Shanghai Student Eco Fair
Three-time original song performer at high-school's Teachers' Day
Gold Prize in Vocal and Grand Finale Performer, "Shanghai Youth Musicians" Competition, 2014

MUSICALS AND FILMS

"Story and Solution" Theatre, Shanghai(2011-2015)
Helped run and co-direct the theatre with tutor, featuring improv performances based on audience stories;
Composed main themes for 40-minute plays

Dubbing(August 2013)
Dubbed the female protagonist for China's first children's musical film, Ears in Search of Sounds

OTHER ENGAGEMENTS

School DJ(2011 - Present)
Voice of PFLS annual tutor(2013 - Present)
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