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 o intellectual pursuits as exemplified in skill,craft, or art; Mores refers to character, custom, or tradition. Describe howone or more o the values embodied in these concepts are reflected in your life.
This is what I have so far. I'm not quite sure if its what they are looking for though. Criticism is welcome
Omnia causa fiunt is the Latin saying for everything happens for a reason. That saying is the code I live by. Life is like an onion: You peel it off one layer at a time, and sometimes you weep. When something tragic happens in life, wallowing in self pity doesn't help you move on. When you open your heart and let the overwhelming feelings of happiness and despair come forward something magical might happen to you, just as it did for me. The bad things in my life kept me going because they made me a stronger person. Out of the three Latin words that embody Florida State University the two that apply the most to me are Vires and Mores.
Vires, signifying strength of all kinds, is a quality that I am indubitably not lacking. One of the hardest obstacles I have had to overcome in my life was my parents divorce. Some divorces are simple processes; it happens and then it's over. My parents divorce was not that facile and unfortunately for me I was put directly in the middle of it. I thought the process would tear me apart, and it did, but it also molded me into a stronger person. I have never been the type of person that would run away from a problem or something I believe in. I'm straightforward, headstrong, independent, and opinionated.
Mores, referring to character, custom and tradition, applies to my life in as well. When I was young my mom always told me " treat people how you want to be treated." The things she taught me and the values she placed upon me have had great effect on my life. My mom was never a person to push things on me, she let me roam and be a free spirit and for that I thank her. I was never encouraged to be anything other than myself. I am funny, driven, and honest.
Through my 17 years of life I have learned to appreciate it living more and more as I become older and mature into an adult. Each experience and each memory are precious not matter how stupendous or detrimental they may be.Omnia causa fiunt is a sagacious saying that is one of my favorite because you cant predict what is going to transpire in life, and to me that's the beauty of it.
honestly, i think your essay will fade in with the rest of the essays that each of the admissions department people have to read. nothing in here pops out to me thats creative or that makes you stand out above anyone else who responds to this prompt. dont make it a formal essay. think of it as a creative writing piece. i think you should add something that really allows your true personality to shine through in the essay. leave the reader liking who you are and wanting to know more about you. that is what gets you noticed :)
