I would be much obliged if you took a look at my essay.
College of Arts and Sciences: 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 and Sciences to further explore your interests, intended major, or field of study.
I am an inquisitive person. I always was, and I always will be. When I was young, I constantly pestered my parents with questions. "How big is the sky?" I would ask. "What is time?" I would ask. I would promptly follow the answers to such questions with "Why?" My continuous barrage of questions continued until elementary school, when the Internet replaced my parents as the go-to source for information. Although I asked significantly fewer questions, my curious nature still persisted. I wanted to find a way to learn more about how the world works. Eventually, I found that the answer was right in front of me every day-science class.
I've always been interested in science because it gives me a comprehensive understanding of how the world works. Science not only allows me to learn and discover the "what" of certain phenomena, but also the "how" and "why." In science, questions are not only welcomed but also encouraged; after all, questioning is the basis of its foundation. As I transitioned into high school, I realized that I would rather question a statement than blindly accept it. I found happiness in trying to prove its validity or build upon it.
My passion for science further intensified when I performed scientific research during my junior year. Last year, I was able to perform a study on Stony Brook, an urban stream next to my school. It would have been great to study limnology (freshwater ecology) from a textbook, but examining a stream firsthand made it so much better. Performing scientific research gave me a broader understanding of limnology and the scientific method as a whole. The feeling of contributing to the scientific community was even greater. At Cornell, I would like to broaden my horizons by performing more advanced research, research that could potentially change the world as we know it. Cornell's superior resources and research opportunities will help me further foster my scientific interests.
Out of all sciences, I want to study biology the most at Cornell because there is so much to learn about living systems. The idea that Earth, unlike any other planet known to mankind, has the conditions to foster life is simply remarkable! Biology is also amazing because it has no limits; no matter how much ground is covered, there is always more to learn. Though I still will have much more to learn about biology, an education from Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences will give me the best understanding of the subject. By commencement, I will not know only "what;" I will also understand "how" and "why."
First I must say, I LOVE how you make it personal and that is what sets your essay from essays of similar subject. HOWEVER, the internet part seems to digress a little bit. you mention alot about your interests but not specific enough about how you will take advantage of Cornell's research opportunities. In what ways will the college of arts and science give you the best understanding? Which specific programs are you interested in? how do you plan on using these programs? what do you want to obtain from these programs? I hope my advice helped a little bit. best of luck to your college applications and happy early new year.
