Please address the topics below in an essay of approximately 500 to 750 words total.
Tell us what you'd like to major in at Cornell, and why or how your past academic or work experience influenced your decision, and how transferring to Cornell would further your academic interests.
I have a strong belief in a Chinese philosophy, Yin-Yang; Cornell TRANSFER/ Major?
What do you wish to major in Cornell and why?
I have a strong belief in a Chinese philosophy, Yin-Yang. Yin-Yang suggests the interactions of contradictory forces will establish the state of equilibrium, which allows sustainability.
The resemblance of the concept of Ying Yang in economics strongly intrigued me. In the economics world, unlimited wants interact with limited resources, and finally reach a balance through people's choices. As a person who likes to maintain control, I am captivated by economics' power in allocating resources to reach equilibrium. To me, economics is a logical approach to process information and make wise choices. In the current volatile economics context, acquiring such analytical skill will allow me to foresee challenges, and thus provide me a strong ground for my career goal, running my own company in China.
My desire to major in economics sprouted after the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers. My family was one of the thousands victims who invested in its mini-bond. I could do nothing for my family. I was upset by the lost of control over my own situation. Although my family eventually came through the hard time, I was frustrated by one's vulnerability under unexpected changes. It was then that I admired how economics can predict changes and allow me to maintain control.
Having a great zeal for economics, I became especially interested in labor economics in China after conducting the research "Foxconn Suicides Incident: Job Characteristic and Management". My research product was a case study and has been submitted in the annual conference of the Eastern Academy of Management. After completing the case, I was upset by the inhumane militarized management in Foxconn. Facing both opportunities and challenges brought by the open-door policy, firms in China devastated its most precious resources, people, for unsustainable economic growth. My pride for " Made in China" was replaced by anger and grief. Despite my negligible influence, I hope to bring changes to China, or, at least, not induce another Foxconn suicide tragedy. To achieve my aspiration, I need to foresee and grasp the dynamics of China's economy. Also, being the president of Chinese Student Association, I understand how a good relationship with subordinates sustains an organization's benefit. Cornell's College of Art and Science attracted me not only with its world-class economics department, but also its same concern on sustainability as mine. I consider CAS the best fit for my academic interest in labor economics in China.
The newly reformed economics department combines economics faculty from the College of Art and Science and the School of Industrial Labor Relation. Additionally, senior professors of applied economics and management have also joined the department. With the guidance of the elite labor economist, my exploration in labor economics will certainly be facilitated. The management experts will also instruct me to apply economics skills on business problems. On the other hand, Cornell's economics department will also provide me a strong base of knowledge on China's economy by offering specialized courses on the country.
Apart from the economics courses it offers, I am also amazed by the flexible liberal art education of the Cornell's College of Art and Science. A liberal art education allows me to broaden my horizons and equip me with more knowledge to support my major. Although my current college also adopts a liberal art curriculum, the rigidity of major requirement narrows my academic opportunities. The relatively low number of courses required for an economics major at Cornell will allow me to persuade a second major, which I intend to be psychology, and numerous electives courses to enrich my perspectives.
While its liberal art curriculum bolsters my knowledge base, Cornell's rich research opportunities and top faculty allow me to innovate and utilize my potential. With Cornell's great resources, I hope to expand my case study on Foxconn into a study of China's economics policy and the manufacturing sector. I believe such research experience will provide me precious insight in China's future economics context. Noticing his dedication in economics of China through his publications and current researches, I am eager to work with Dr.Yongmiao Hong on my research through the Honors program or the independence study. Both being Chinese, I believe Dr Hong will be as enthusiastic as I am in research that looks for ways to improve China's economy.
At Cornell, I see opportunities for my passion and efforts to be recognized; being inducted into The International Honor Society in Economics is one of my goals to achieve at Cornell. Cornell, with its finest education and copious opportunities, captivates a community of future leaders. Joining such a top community, I expect myself not only to be transformed, but also, by my cultural background and unique research experience, to assert influence on the community.
Tell us what you'd like to major in at Cornell, and why or how your past academic or work experience influenced your decision, and how transferring to Cornell would further your academic interests.
I have a strong belief in a Chinese philosophy, Yin-Yang; Cornell TRANSFER/ Major?
What do you wish to major in Cornell and why?
I have a strong belief in a Chinese philosophy, Yin-Yang. Yin-Yang suggests the interactions of contradictory forces will establish the state of equilibrium, which allows sustainability.
The resemblance of the concept of Ying Yang in economics strongly intrigued me. In the economics world, unlimited wants interact with limited resources, and finally reach a balance through people's choices. As a person who likes to maintain control, I am captivated by economics' power in allocating resources to reach equilibrium. To me, economics is a logical approach to process information and make wise choices. In the current volatile economics context, acquiring such analytical skill will allow me to foresee challenges, and thus provide me a strong ground for my career goal, running my own company in China.
My desire to major in economics sprouted after the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers. My family was one of the thousands victims who invested in its mini-bond. I could do nothing for my family. I was upset by the lost of control over my own situation. Although my family eventually came through the hard time, I was frustrated by one's vulnerability under unexpected changes. It was then that I admired how economics can predict changes and allow me to maintain control.
Having a great zeal for economics, I became especially interested in labor economics in China after conducting the research "Foxconn Suicides Incident: Job Characteristic and Management". My research product was a case study and has been submitted in the annual conference of the Eastern Academy of Management. After completing the case, I was upset by the inhumane militarized management in Foxconn. Facing both opportunities and challenges brought by the open-door policy, firms in China devastated its most precious resources, people, for unsustainable economic growth. My pride for " Made in China" was replaced by anger and grief. Despite my negligible influence, I hope to bring changes to China, or, at least, not induce another Foxconn suicide tragedy. To achieve my aspiration, I need to foresee and grasp the dynamics of China's economy. Also, being the president of Chinese Student Association, I understand how a good relationship with subordinates sustains an organization's benefit. Cornell's College of Art and Science attracted me not only with its world-class economics department, but also its same concern on sustainability as mine. I consider CAS the best fit for my academic interest in labor economics in China.
The newly reformed economics department combines economics faculty from the College of Art and Science and the School of Industrial Labor Relation. Additionally, senior professors of applied economics and management have also joined the department. With the guidance of the elite labor economist, my exploration in labor economics will certainly be facilitated. The management experts will also instruct me to apply economics skills on business problems. On the other hand, Cornell's economics department will also provide me a strong base of knowledge on China's economy by offering specialized courses on the country.
Apart from the economics courses it offers, I am also amazed by the flexible liberal art education of the Cornell's College of Art and Science. A liberal art education allows me to broaden my horizons and equip me with more knowledge to support my major. Although my current college also adopts a liberal art curriculum, the rigidity of major requirement narrows my academic opportunities. The relatively low number of courses required for an economics major at Cornell will allow me to persuade a second major, which I intend to be psychology, and numerous electives courses to enrich my perspectives.
While its liberal art curriculum bolsters my knowledge base, Cornell's rich research opportunities and top faculty allow me to innovate and utilize my potential. With Cornell's great resources, I hope to expand my case study on Foxconn into a study of China's economics policy and the manufacturing sector. I believe such research experience will provide me precious insight in China's future economics context. Noticing his dedication in economics of China through his publications and current researches, I am eager to work with Dr.Yongmiao Hong on my research through the Honors program or the independence study. Both being Chinese, I believe Dr Hong will be as enthusiastic as I am in research that looks for ways to improve China's economy.
At Cornell, I see opportunities for my passion and efforts to be recognized; being inducted into The International Honor Society in Economics is one of my goals to achieve at Cornell. Cornell, with its finest education and copious opportunities, captivates a community of future leaders. Joining such a top community, I expect myself not only to be transformed, but also, by my cultural background and unique research experience, to assert influence on the community.
