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.
One of my biggest ambitions in college is to further my education in the sciences. After being part of the biomedical engineering major at my high school, I grew interest in the biological sciences. I became intrigued by the way our body contains the mechanisms to function properly and how it may fail to do so. Most importantly, however, I want work hard to become an oncologist in the future. Being an oncologist is my dream. But, it is not my only dream. Aside from my academic interest in the sciences, I am also a believer in the arts. My interests in music and dance have been a big part of my life (since I am a dancer and a pianist). In fact, I want to be able to progress my knowledge in the arts in order to learn more about myself; moreover, I want share the gift of music and dance to others - young and old. Because of my different interests, I believe that NYU is the right fit for me. With NYU's prehealth program, I'll be able to explore myself academically in the sciences and the arts at the same time.
What intrigues you? Tell us about one work of art, scientific achievement, piece of literature, method of communication, or place in the world (a film, book, performance, website, event, location, etc.), and explain its significance to you.
A place that never fails to amaze me is Venice, Italy. The architecture, history and structure of Venice are just some of the reasons why Venice intrigues me. Venetian architecture has always interested me because of its intricate construction. In addition, the artistic vision of the Venetians was able to create identification and eventually, this helped unite them against the obstacles they had to overcome. Venetian connection with the Byzantine Empire and the Islamic world is another factor that makes Venice a fascinating place because this helped to create a unique culture that differs from the rest of Italy. Lastly, the structure of Venice is undoubtedly the most astonishing characteristic of the archipelago. With more than 177 canals and 400 bridges, Venice has become a revolutionary place to travel. The way Venetians manage to travel by water makes me wonder how life is like without cars. The culture, lifestyle and history of Venice differ greatly from those of America. The cultural differences between Americans and Venetians inspire me to travel around the world; in fact, it also motivates me to study abroad in college and learn about different cultures around the world.
wow im doing the prehealth program as well. maybe you should mention specific programs, like how i mentioned the " robert/ellen salant prehealth program". or any extracurricular programs would do no harm as well.
your "intrigue essay" has a unique topic about architecture. maybe you should discuss how you came into contact with venetian architecture instead of putting fact after fact. the "culture" component is a little generic and something bound to appear on most essays. expand on that, venetian culture is not just about its architecture, so generalizing it that way might be self destructive.
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The Piazza San Marco, Campanile and Ponte di Rialto brought me to a new atmosphere as if I had time traveled to the 1400s. As I walked the streets of Venice, I was dumbfounded as I tried to understand how these people lived so differently from me. How did they travel without cars, buses or subways?
I wish you the best of luck!
