This is my supplement essay for lehigh, The prompt is below. I am exceeding word limit so if anyone could me make it more concise. Also, feel free to criticize harshly,
If you founded your own college or university, what topic of study would you make mandatory for all students to study and why? What would the values and priorities of your institution and why?
The folk stories of my great grandfather's survival in the treacherous mountains of Nepal have always fascinated me. The stories of how he used his skills and knowledge to create a farm and than lead a small tribe of people a successful life in altitudes of over five thousand feet have always made me envisage him as a remarkable person. My father tells me that my great grandfather was such a successful person because he had the deep understanding of how everything worked around him. Ever since I heard his stories, I aspired to become like him. Humanities would be the ideal subject to guide me to follow the footsteps of my great grandfather. The very thought of studying about the advent of society, religion and morality has fascinated me; in other words understanding the basics of human life would foster my ability to survive and lead a successful social life like my great grandfather. Therefore, if I were to found my own college or university, I would make humanities a mandatory subject for all students to study. Humanities would help students to adopt a holistic approach to deal with the world's problems by helping them to get an insight into the root causes of the problem. As for the priorities, my college would prioritize well-rounded education for all students. Their versatility and knowledge would act as the backbone of their confidence and help them achieve their dreams.
If you founded your own college or university, what topic of study would you make mandatory for all students to study and why? What would the values and priorities of your institution and why?
The folk stories of my great grandfather's survival in the treacherous mountains of Nepal have always fascinated me. The stories of how he used his skills and knowledge to create a farm and than lead a small tribe of people a successful life in altitudes of over five thousand feet have always made me envisage him as a remarkable person. My father tells me that my great grandfather was such a successful person because he had the deep understanding of how everything worked around him. Ever since I heard his stories, I aspired to become like him. Humanities would be the ideal subject to guide me to follow the footsteps of my great grandfather. The very thought of studying about the advent of society, religion and morality has fascinated me; in other words understanding the basics of human life would foster my ability to survive and lead a successful social life like my great grandfather. Therefore, if I were to found my own college or university, I would make humanities a mandatory subject for all students to study. Humanities would help students to adopt a holistic approach to deal with the world's problems by helping them to get an insight into the root causes of the problem. As for the priorities, my college would prioritize well-rounded education for all students. Their versatility and knowledge would act as the backbone of their confidence and help them achieve their dreams.