SYRACUSE SUPPLEMENT:
1. Who or what influenced you to apply to Syracuse University?
Syracuse? The name slides off the tongue like melted butter. I admire the envelope's bright orange seal for a moment and then turn it over to find the address: upstate New York. As a Southern California native, I relish the thought of seasons: fiery leaves in the fall, crystalline snow in winter, and a rebirth of life in the spring. Upon further research on the university's website, I find that Syracuse has much more to offer me than changing leaves. The engineering school shines above and beyond my expectations, allowing undergraduates access to laboratories, as well as involvement in research activities with professors. Even more impressive is the university's study abroad program, which gives engineering majors the opportunity to spend a year of study in London. With every click of the mouse, I discover another aspect of Syracuse that support their mission of "scholarship in action." Yet in spite of its urge to reach out into the real world, Syracuse still displays a sense of togetherness that I have not seen in any prior college. All my sources proved to me that Syracuse is a community both united by common goals and willing to serve the world, and I believe I can bring my own unique contribution to that spirited population.
2. Who is the person you dream of becoming and how do you believe Syracuse University can help you achieve this?
While I am excited for college, I do not want it to ultimately change who I am. I value my current identity. Instead of discarding my origins, I want to grow out of them into a more fully developed me. I wish to grow more inventive and more confident in my abilities. I also dream of broadening my perspective of the world and experiencing a closer connection with other cultures. Finally, I wish to expand my knowledge of human's impact on the environment, in order to become a more environmentally conscious individual. Syracuse has all the tools for me to grow into the woman I want to become. It gives students endless windows to expand their research into real-world situations. Syracuse also houses a global community that little other universities can rival with. This is created by its close proximity to New York City, a Mecca of all cultures, as well as Syracuse's acceptance of students from around the world. This diversity at the university's home combined with its renowned study abroad program creates a perfect environment for experiencing other cultures. Syracuse is also a forerunner in the designing of sustainable buildings and renewable energy. By using its methods of "going green" I will surely succeed in lessening my impact on the natural world.
3. If you have had work experience, what skills and/or knowledge did you gain?
I currently tutor several students on a weekly basis in a wide range of mathematical subjects. I first advertised my services in the hopes of refreshing my own math skills and earning some money to save up for college. In tutoring, I found so much more. My clients assume I know everything there is to know about math. While this concept was at first terrifying, it has now encouraged me to learn more so I can live up to their expectations. Tutoring has also instilled within me the true values of patience persistence. No matter how frustrating the job can be, my dedication becomes worth it when I finally see comprehension light up a student's face. Overall tutoring has changed me for the better, and I continue my work to this day.
4. Our mission of Scholarship in Action, education for the world in the world, extends beyond the classroom to include engagement opportunities with our campus community, the City of Syracuse, and locations across the globe. Based on your interests, tell us what real-world experiences you might pursue during your education at Syracuse as part of this mission.
Syracuse provides endless possibilities for their students, and I will certainly use some of these to further my own knowledge. While I am sure of engineering as my career, music acts as my escape. Music shines emotional expression into life, creating powerful connections between individuals that I believe cannot be created with any other art form. I have pursued my love of musical performance in several fields, from marching the alto saxophone in band to singing in several school musicals. I wish to continue sharing music with others at Syracuse, through joining some of their many ensembles available to non-majors. I am also very interested in researching ways to lessen our human impact on our surrounding environment. I believe our view of the world needs to change drastically if we wish to save any of its natural environment. Therefore, I will surely make use of Syracuse's wide range of facilities that cater to sustainability research, including the Syracuse CoE Headquarters and the BEESL lab. With these tools at my fingertips, I will be ready to begin my part in solving the world's environmental crisis.
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These are really great, actually. One small thing though, you might want to insert the word "negative," or something alike:
"By using its methods of "going green" I will surely succeed in lessening my negative impact on the natural world. "
