improvement through research / guardianship - Why Rochester?

125 word limit.
Question 1:Why Rochester? - Rochester students live on campus together but commit to self-direction and self-determination through our curriculum. Independent, confident thinkers who ''play well with others'' thrive here. Show us how this uncommon intersection of traits describes you, and tell us why you would excel at Rochester.

Question 2:
Meliora: 'Ever better' - The University's motto, Meliora, directs our focus toward continual improvement through research, understanding, and collaborative efforts. Offer an example from your personal experience of an obstacle you faced or a problem you identified. Describe the actions you took and the result.

Answer One:

Chris stop being so weird.
All my life I've been told to act a certain way that is pleasing to society. All the time I was told to stop being me.

I run. I read. I love math. I play piano, guitar, violin, and cello. I am a jock, nerd, geek, and a gamer. No.
Stop labeling me.
But, that's the world we live in; we just have to be strong enough to deal with others opinions of who we ought to be.

At Rochester I can be Chris Saechao. The diverse Rochester curriculum perfectly fits with my personality by having rigorous academics, sports and over 200 clubs. Rochester will allow me to manifest my true self.

Answer 2:

I remember as a child, I read from a book that, "If you can't rely on your family, you have to rely on yourself." It couldn't be truer. My "mother" let her boyfriend rule her life and because of that I was subjected to a life of loneliness, and abuse.

I grabbed my bags and left for anywhere but here. I talked to my counselor at school for help, but he didn't believe me. I called Child Protective Services and got foster parents, but that didn't work out either. So I contacted my aunt and went to court for a guardianship.

Clearly I have to work hard to get what I need for the foundation of my future, which is at the University of Rochester.

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For question 1, I actually had this discussion with a friend. I realized that labels can only be used when you don't truly know that person. We asked each other for a label and could not think of anything. It's because once you understand someone's complexity, you can't place any label on them.

You could use that if you want. I had 20 essays to write, but I didn't have a use for it :( </3

I remember as a child, I read from a book that, "If you can't rely on your family, you have to rely on yourself." It couldn't be truer. My "mother" let her boyfriend rule her life (insert comma) and because of that I was subjected to a life of loneliness, and abuse.

I grabbed my bags and left for anywhere but here. I talked to my counselor at school for help, but he didn't believe me (or his disbelief left me with nothing) . I called Child Protective Services and got (was assigned) foster parents, but that didn't work out either. So (Finally) I contacted my aunt and went to court for a guardianship.

Clearly I have (need or must) to work hard to get what I need for the foundation of my future, which is (I know belongs) at the University of Rochester.

I hope this helps! :D

Oh nice! Thank you i really like what you did at the end for the second essay :)

Good luck with everything & I hope you find your place soon!