Describe your intellectual interest and contribution to Cornell?
Describe your intellectual interests, their evolution, and what makes them exciting to you. Tell us how you will utilize the academic programs in the College of Arts & Sciences to further explore your interests, intended major or field of study (maximum 500 words).
I am a storyteller. Weaving fictional characters' conflicts and concrete themes and symbols into a novel is my passion. My dream of becoming an author grew from the various books I read and artistic styles I examined. I hope to join the legions of respected authors, whose books line shelves around the world. Stories crafted by literary geniuses, like Toni Morrison's Beloved, that leave an emotional impact on the reader are the source of my inspiration. My interest in creative writing evolved after reading Scott Westerfeld's The Uglies. The cautionary tale of the price of perfection is a contemporary novel that offers a blend of dynamic action and literary themes instead of mindless entertainment or tedious schoolwork. Westerfeld's refreshing style revitalized my fading hopes of being acclaimed by critics and adored by readers. My desire to pursue writing as a career instead of a hobby was heightened through reading classical literature. The light hearted romance of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, psychological thrills of Henry James's The Turn of the Screw, and unnerving realism of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale are just a portion of the literary rollercoaster that powered my dreams. On the other hand, modern artists offer a glimmer of hope that success can found in the artistic world with work and determination. Sofia Coppola's inventive directing, J. J. Abrams's impressive productions, and Zhang Jingna's unique visions are a few examples of successful artists in the 20th century. They prove creativity and imagination have not been erased. At Cornell University, I hope to be involved with its prestigious Department of English. The Creative Writing Program would help me develop my writing abilities in classes like Narrative and Verse Writing. The university also holds an open reading series and a literary magazine, organizations I want to participate in. Working with a group of intellectual students and challenging professors drives me to following my ambitions. Thus, Cornell University represents a new future, where I can expand my literary knowledge and creativity. My path toward becoming an author began with a fascination with books and will hopefully end at an engaging university full of opportunities and success.
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Describe your intellectual interests, their evolution, and what makes them exciting to you. Tell us how you will utilize the academic programs in the College of Arts & Sciences to further explore your interests, intended major or field of study (maximum 500 words).
I am a storyteller. Weaving fictional characters' conflicts and concrete themes and symbols into a novel is my passion. My dream of becoming an author grew from the various books I read and artistic styles I examined. I hope to join the legions of respected authors, whose books line shelves around the world. Stories crafted by literary geniuses, like Toni Morrison's Beloved, that leave an emotional impact on the reader are the source of my inspiration. My interest in creative writing evolved after reading Scott Westerfeld's The Uglies. The cautionary tale of the price of perfection is a contemporary novel that offers a blend of dynamic action and literary themes instead of mindless entertainment or tedious schoolwork. Westerfeld's refreshing style revitalized my fading hopes of being acclaimed by critics and adored by readers. My desire to pursue writing as a career instead of a hobby was heightened through reading classical literature. The light hearted romance of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, psychological thrills of Henry James's The Turn of the Screw, and unnerving realism of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale are just a portion of the literary rollercoaster that powered my dreams. On the other hand, modern artists offer a glimmer of hope that success can found in the artistic world with work and determination. Sofia Coppola's inventive directing, J. J. Abrams's impressive productions, and Zhang Jingna's unique visions are a few examples of successful artists in the 20th century. They prove creativity and imagination have not been erased. At Cornell University, I hope to be involved with its prestigious Department of English. The Creative Writing Program would help me develop my writing abilities in classes like Narrative and Verse Writing. The university also holds an open reading series and a literary magazine, organizations I want to participate in. Working with a group of intellectual students and challenging professors drives me to following my ambitions. Thus, Cornell University represents a new future, where I can expand my literary knowledge and creativity. My path toward becoming an author began with a fascination with books and will hopefully end at an engaging university full of opportunities and success.
(359/500)
