I have a dual personality. What would it mean to you to call yourself an AU Eagle?

Based on your knowledge of American University, what would it mean to you to call yourself an AU Eagle? (100 Words)

I have a dual personality. Some days, I can be outgoing and other times I struggle to even believe in my potential. Of course, the days when the timid self of me comes out, I hate it and want to bring out the stronger self in me. The way I see to develop enough confidence is by challenging myself with a competitive and engaging learning environment. Hence, calling myself an AU eagle would mean experiencing an environment just as that, which will help me not to dwell on my weakness but constantly dare me to improve myself.

AvR, the first question that I need an answer to from you regarding this prompt is, which branch of American University are you applying to? Are you applying to the main campus in Washington, D.C. or one of the out of the country branches? Your response to the prompt will somewhat depend upon which branch you are applying to because of the type of mindset connected to the particular location of the university that you are applying for admission to.

In order to properly answer this question, you will have to relate one of your particular personalities to the university. This could be a trait of your that identifies with the mission and vision or objective of the university, or, it could be something about the campus, the learning environment, or other things that makes the university special to its students. You will need to do a little research at this point because the response that you have now, doesn't really reflect the kind of intimate response that the prompt requires. I strongly suggest that you look into the background of the campus that you are applying to and try to relate to that campus in particular. That is one of the main reasons that I am asking you about which campus you are applying to.

@Holt
Thanks for the response. I am applying to the main campus in Washington DC. Since Washington is itself a tough place to be in, I wrote how I want to be challenged and test my potential to eliminate my timidity.

AvR, the response to this essay will require you to do some research on the offerings, campus, and other background of the university. This is one time that either having physically visited the campus or, reading up on the internet regarding the university will come in handy. The reviewer is looking for information from you that will tell him that you have thoroughly considered all aspects of your university application and that you have settled, for some major reason on AU as your first option university.

In line with the current response that you have, it would be best if you tried to revise it to show a familiarity with the university and its new spaces for learning. It really sounds like your dual personality essay would benefit from connecting the 1.5 million square feet expansion that the university recently completed. You could also consider how, as an "eagle", you can act on your aspirations and passions. The university prides itself in its community service to maybe there is something there that can help you define what it would mean for you to call yourself an "AU Eagle".

I've already directed you toward some of the commonalities between you and the university based upon what you have currently written. What you have to do now is look up further information on the internet regarding the expansion and how it can relate to you. Keep in mind that as an "eagle" you have the ability to soar and learn all over the expansive campus. So think "the sky is the limit!" when you revise your response. Show how you will soar as an AU Eagle instead of telling the reviewer.

@Holt
Thank you for helping me out. Since the word limit is only 100 words, I am struggling to fit in so many things I want to write. But I will revise it keeping in mind all your valuable points. Thank you again.