My eyes were soon tagged on the economy : NYU/ Area of interest

NYU's global network provides students with hundreds of academic areas of interest for students to cultivate their intellectual curiosity and to help achieve their career goals. Whether you are entirely undecided about your academic plans or you have a definitive program of study in mind, what are your own academic interests? Feel free to share any thoughts on any particular programs or how you might explore those interests at NYU on any of our campuses.(MAXIMUM: 1500 characters)

"It's dinner time," with my mum's yelling, I pulled up my exhausted body and walked to the dinner table. As usual, my father has turned on the TV with news being broadcast. My eyes were soon tagged on the economy: " Nikkei share reached its highest level since the 2011 Tsunami," "European leaders cut a deal to give Greece another bailout enabling Athens to stay solvent..." Rather than merely absorb the news, I pondered why Nikkei share went high and what the bailout would cause, concluding that maybe the rise of Nikkei share implies the financial market's support to the new Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and that the bailout would mitigate Europe's financial crisis.

I like to wonder about economics because it is capricious and stimulating like a box of chocolates in which every new square offers new excitement. What would happen next is unpredictable but predictable at the same: there are often reasons behind the happenings. In addition, with my unique identity and globally diverse experience, my interest in economics has been constantly spurred, causing me to think and analyze worldwide affairs.

I always wondered: Why does Japan, a small island country, have the second highest GDP average? Why did China have dramatic transformation in such a short time? Why did America, a country with only hundreds of years of history, become the most influential country? And how can we solve the menacing monetary crisis that continues to prevail throughout the world?

The answer is: economics.

I appreciate any revise to my essay, especially regarding the overall idea of it:):)
Please help me, thank you!

You might want to add how NYU (its schools and/or programs) will assist you in exploring your subject of interest. You've successfully answered the first part of the prompt, but I think answering "Feel free to share any thoughts on any particular programs or how you might explore those interests at NYU on any of our campuses" will complete the answer fully.

Same as chai607. You elaborate your own academic interests perfectly with the anecdote and your own vision about economics. However, also as an applicant for NYU, I think you should really use at least 50% of the essay to talk about "how you might explore those interests at NYU."

For example, NYU has one of the most prestigious economics dept in the whole country and places great emphasis on undergraduate research. And you could take advantage of the ample resources provided by its intimacy with New York City etc.

Thank you for both of your advices. I think so too, but I am just really struggling with the word limit..