I am conflicted, curious, whimsical, and quixotic dreamer; Columbia ; Why Major ?

For applicants to Columbia College, please tell us what from your current and past experiences (either academic or personal) attracts you specifically to the field or fields of study that you noted in the Application Data section. If you are currently undecided, please write about any field or fields in which you may have an interest at this time.

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I am something of a dichotomy. I am at first glance, the fiery and ambitious aspiring lawyer. My passion for debate, fascination with ethics and philosophy, and appreciation of our laws specifically, suggest a world of torts, high profile cases, and vigorous court battles is where I belong.

Yet, despite this, I am conflicted, for I am also the curious, whimsical, and quixotic dreamer. I simply wish to maximize my happiness and unfetter my soul from the chains of responsibilities and expectations in this world. Nothing appeals to me more than writing lurid prose, immersing myself in classic works of literature, and pursuing greater knowledge. A major in English would allow me to do all this, but may not possess all the prestige of the legal profession.

I used to wonder whether the practical or academic path would ultimately benefit me greater. While both are of tantamount importance, I decided that I have time to develop my interests and have not yet fully committed myself to the world of law. Thus, English would allow me to strengthen my rhetorical background, enhance my critical thinking, and improve my argumentative skills while doing something I love if I ever again decide to pursue law.

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"I am something of a dichotomy. I am at first glance, the fiery and ambitious aspiring lawyer. My passion for debate, fascination with ethics and philosophy, and appreciation of our laws specifically, suggest a world of torts, high profile cases, and vigorous court battles is where I belong. " ----> I think it's "in which I belong"

I like the essay. I was hooked, but I feel like it talks too much about law and less of english. Since you are majoring in that try to expand more on why you enjoy English so much. Maybe how you were first interested. It can be improved but overall great job!

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I think that there are many pre-law students who major in English and do not see many contradictions between your two interest. Being a lawyer requires a lot of reading. Maybe focus on how you want to be well rounded and you think that majoring in English would make you a better lawyer because it would teach you to think differently? Could you please help me with my growing up black essay?

What if I changed "major" to professorship? Since that is ultimately the road of the academic path. Would that be a better dichotomy vs. law?

I think you sound pretty confident throughout, your tone I mean.
And I think what CMB19932015 said would be pretty much what I'd say.
The metaphors work really well in the essay and it's very to the point.
Hope this helps^^
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