Libby applies to FS University - FSU Undergraduate Essay

This is the prompt: For almost one hundred years, the Latin words, "Vires, Artes, Mores" have been the guiding philosophy behind Florida State University. Vires signifies strength of all kinds - moral, physical, and intellectual; Artes alludes to the beauty of intellectual pursuits as exemplified in skill, craft, or art; and Mores refers to character, custom, or tradition. Describe how one or more of the values embodied in these concepts are reflected in your life.

My name is Libby and I am applying to Florida State. I understand what the prompt is telling me what to do but I don't actually know how to start it. I am going to write about the first one, "Vires" and try to pull it into the major I would like to study. The major that I am looking at is Biology/Optometry. It is going to be hard but, if someone out there can give me some tips and suggestions on how to start it then that would be great.

Thank you!

Good evening :)

I suggest you begin with a rough outline, not right off with the introduction. After all, how are you to write an in introduction to a paper that you haven't written yet?

List all of the main topics you absolutely want to discuss in the paper, followed by one interesting fact, detail, or other supporting information for each point. Once you have the content you want, then you can write a rough conclusion reiterating the main points you discussed in the body.

Once you have all of that completed, the introduction will be much easier. You can find a catchy way to lead your readers into the paper you have already written.

I hope this helps you get started.

Best of luck!

Regards,
Gloria
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