MIT essay ,choice of major...

Although you may not yet know what you want to major in, which department or program at MIT appeals to you and why? (*) (100 words or fewer)??

here are my two responses of this prompt:-

1)At MIT ,I will opt for chemistry with a minor in biology. I enjoyed organic chemistry in my highschool. I liked the order in the subject and the power it gave me to create new molecules.Later on when I saw these organic molecules coming to action in form of viruses I was stunned. But it occurred to me that if viruses are a product of order then there is a similar order which could destroy them. So,My goal in mit would be to develop such kind of an order:a molecular compound which could compromise the integrity of Virus ,particularly Dengue virus on which I am currently researching, while taking equal benefit from Dr. Todd Rider's research at Lincoln Laboratories on recently developed antiviral therapeutics.

2)I have a natural inclination towards chemistry because of my fascination with colors.In my 9th grade chemistry lab when I saw these colours in action _the purple fumes, pinkish shades, greenish spirals spreading slowly in the water_i was just baffled.Later on I came to know this magic is called experimentation,the beauty of chemistry. Every new experiment I did in high school brought new excitement for me and a feeling like that of Santiago of Alchemist:sometimes puzzled, sometimes startled and sometimes enlightened.This feeling will continue to act as a stimulus for me in extending my own research on dengue while taking benefit from Dr. Todd Rider's research at Lincoln Laboratories on new antiviral therapeutics in developing a molecular compound which could compromise the structural integrity of virus.

Comment ,which one is better?? can any one check it for grammar because i am really poor at it.please also critique if there is any flaw in terms of ideas or any redundancy.Harsh criticism is welcomed.

1) I would suggest that you talk about a particular internship or experiment or something that you did outside of school to really show that you have a passion for Chemistry. Even if its something small and simple. Make is sound grand.

I like the second one more. But consider my suggestion. Talking about a specific event or intern really weighs more than talking about a class. I mean we all take a whole bunch of classes and I love all seven of my classes but I shouldn't want to be a chemist, mathematician, english teacher... only because I like them. Talk about something personal that is related to chemistry.

Hope this helps. Could you please look at mine and give me some tips.

You should tweak the second one slightly and it would be the better one. The research idea is good because it gives you motivation. I would suggest making your writing more succinct and clear.

many thanks for the help :)
yes i think that the last sentence does not make any sense.i will try to modify it.