And last but not least the FSU essay. Like before, all help most appreciated. Thank you!
As a child I would fantasize about becoming Superman. Superman had it all. He was physically powerful. He had character. He fought for justice. Clark Kent, Superman's alter ego, represented the intellectual side of a well rounded individual. Now a young adult, I find myself wanting to emulate the qualities of this classic hero. As I look upon the meaning of Vires, Artes, and Mores, I realize that like Superman, they describe different aspects of my own life, which have shaped the person that I am, and continue to mold me into the person I want to become.
Vires represents strength. My own name, Andrew, means strength. My mother must have known this, for I needed strength to overcome a seizure disorder which I had as a baby that could have left me handicapped. For much of my babyhood, I underwent painful tests, procedures, and treatments. Strength within me got me through these challenging years and thankfully led to a full recovery. During my adolescence, a nightmare became a reality. My parents got a divorce. I had a choice. I could let this breakup negatively affect me, or I could use the pain as fuel to grow and learn about myself and life. I learned I had an incredible source of moral strength within me which led me out of this darkness. Moral strength helped to get me through these turbulent years and emerge as a resilient, well rounded individual.
Artes symbolizes the beauty of intellectual pursuits. An avid reader since I was a child, my passion for intellectual pursuits has made me the studious, dedicated scholar I am today. It is also my passion for intellectual pursuits which led me to choose a high level curriculum. This has also influenced what I choose not to do with my time. Instead of sitting in front of the television for hours on end, or immersing myself in mindless video games, I would rather work on my tennis serve, read a really good book, write a short story, or create humorous videos with my friends. This alludes to the "artistic" aspect of Artes.
Mores, the last of these words, signifies character. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once stated, "What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are small compared to what lies within us." Within me lies a great deal of character. Earning the honor of "Citizen of the Month" every year of my elementary education takes a back seat to the satisfaction I get from serving my community. When I participate in community service projects or volunteer my time to teach kids how to play tennis, I derive a great sense of fulfillment in serving others. The amount of character I have within me will guide me through the college years which lie ahead.
Superman might have been my hero in my youth, but I have learned to become my own hero. I have the strength, character, and skill within me to excel through my college years and beyond.
As a child I would fantasize about becoming Superman. Superman had it all. He was physically powerful. He had character. He fought for justice. Clark Kent, Superman's alter ego, represented the intellectual side of a well rounded individual. Now a young adult, I find myself wanting to emulate the qualities of this classic hero. As I look upon the meaning of Vires, Artes, and Mores, I realize that like Superman, they describe different aspects of my own life, which have shaped the person that I am, and continue to mold me into the person I want to become.
Vires represents strength. My own name, Andrew, means strength. My mother must have known this, for I needed strength to overcome a seizure disorder which I had as a baby that could have left me handicapped. For much of my babyhood, I underwent painful tests, procedures, and treatments. Strength within me got me through these challenging years and thankfully led to a full recovery. During my adolescence, a nightmare became a reality. My parents got a divorce. I had a choice. I could let this breakup negatively affect me, or I could use the pain as fuel to grow and learn about myself and life. I learned I had an incredible source of moral strength within me which led me out of this darkness. Moral strength helped to get me through these turbulent years and emerge as a resilient, well rounded individual.
Artes symbolizes the beauty of intellectual pursuits. An avid reader since I was a child, my passion for intellectual pursuits has made me the studious, dedicated scholar I am today. It is also my passion for intellectual pursuits which led me to choose a high level curriculum. This has also influenced what I choose not to do with my time. Instead of sitting in front of the television for hours on end, or immersing myself in mindless video games, I would rather work on my tennis serve, read a really good book, write a short story, or create humorous videos with my friends. This alludes to the "artistic" aspect of Artes.
Mores, the last of these words, signifies character. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once stated, "What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are small compared to what lies within us." Within me lies a great deal of character. Earning the honor of "Citizen of the Month" every year of my elementary education takes a back seat to the satisfaction I get from serving my community. When I participate in community service projects or volunteer my time to teach kids how to play tennis, I derive a great sense of fulfillment in serving others. The amount of character I have within me will guide me through the college years which lie ahead.
Superman might have been my hero in my youth, but I have learned to become my own hero. I have the strength, character, and skill within me to excel through my college years and beyond.
