Arts and Science (what to write about? - Supplement - Scholarship In Action)

At Syracuse University, our mission of Scholarship in Action extends beyond the classroom to include engagement opportunities with our campus community, the City of Syracuse, and locations across the globe. In 250 to 500 words, tell us how your academic interest might intersect with real-world engagement through this mission. We encourage you to begin by visiting our home page at syr.edu for current examples of Scholarship in Action at Syracuse University

I'm going to apply for College of Arts and Science - undeclared, but I plan on switching to Newhouse, so I have no idea what I should write about. HELP?!

Syracuse University's Scholarship in Action mission encompasses my ideal method of hands-on learning. As a student at Syracuse, I plan on joining The Carnegie Religion and Media Program. This program will allow me to utilize the information that I learn in the classroom and use it to help the Syracuse community develop. I plan on using the knowledge that I gain in this program and classrooms to also help fellow Syracuse students gain a better understanding about religion through my studies as an Arts and Science major. I also want to partake in the Study Abroad program that Syracuse University offers by traveling to their location in Florence, Italy. By immersing myself in a foreign culture, I will be able to view ideas and designs from different perspectives. The insight which I gain from the program through community projects and artistic collaborations will then be used to enhance the culture diversity of Syracuse by sharing my experiences with other students.

I'm having difficulties with this question too. It is phrased awkwardly.
I think you should elaborate on why you want to be apart of those two programs. Why are they important to you? Do you have any past experiences that make these programs special? Try to focus a little more on yourself.

If you could look at my answer to this question that would be great. I'm not sure I'm answering it right.

Syracuse University's Scholarship in Action mission encompasses my ideal method of hands-on learning. As a student at Syracuse, I plan on joining The Carnegie Religion and Media Program. Growing up in a family where religion is split in the middle, I have taken the time to research and understand about all the different kinds of religion in the world. Religion has always been a controversial topic all over the world, so it is to my belief that if I can help educate people about religion through my studies as an Arts and Science major, communication barriers caused my religion may be broken down. In addition, I plan to pursue my interests in cultures by participating in the university's Discovery Florence study abroad program. By immersing myself in foreign culture, I will be able to view ideas and designs from different perspectives. The insights which I gain from the program through community projects and artistic collaborations will then be used to enhance the culture diversity of Syracuse by sharing my experiences, and like Syracuse's mission, educate for the world in the world.