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I retained a keen passion for photography; NYU - Global network/What intrigues you


mcyyx3 1 / -  
Dec 31, 2012   #1
Hi guys! Please give me some advice on my essays to make them better. :)

A. NYU's global network provides students with hundreds of academic areas of interest for students to cultivate their intellectual curiosity and to help achieve their career goals. Whether you are entirely undecided about your academic plans or you have a definitive program of study in mind, what are your own academic interests? Feel free to share any thoughts on any particular programs or how you might explore those interests at NYU on any of our campuses'

I've had many interests since I was young, yet I retained a keen passion for photography. I still remember vividly the day I picked up my first disposable camera, and fell in love with photography. Photography to me is a portal to the past and future, it helps me capture the everlasting memories, or reveals the unexpected future. Photography is also a "window" to my heart. Through these "windows," it allows me to express my thoughts and visions freely for the world to see, and develop a connection between others and me. The Imaging and Photography program at Tisch provides me a great approach into photography. In the classrooms and the countless exhibitions NYU holds, I can easily share my stories with my classmates and professors through my photographs, express my views and thoughts to the experts, and show precious moments to the community.

Having a keen insight of the human matters and surroundings, I indulged in capturing almost every single detail of a story. It is then I decided to take a course of Integrated Media Art in high school and not only found that film is another way of storytelling, but also allows my photography to develop. NYU is perfect for me as it provides me a great opportunity to pursue a minor in film and allows me to explore myself and the society to the next level. As an art lover, I wish to continue my interest in photography and film in NYU and contribute my talents to the school and make true impact to the artistic world.

B. What intrigues you? Tell us about one work of art, scientific achievement, piece of literature, method of communication, or place in the world (a film, book, performance, website, event, location, etc.), and explain its significance to you.

"Big Eyes," a photograph taken by Hailong Xie in 1991, has been hanging on my wall for a long time.Follows with a caption: "I want to learn," this black-and-white photograph perfectly portrays the desire of a young destitute Chinese country girl to pursue her dream on enriching her knowledge of the outside of their isolated world. What intrigues me the most from this photo was that despite her financial difficulties, the girl did not stop her footsteps towards her dream. "Big Eyes" has been a major inspiration and motivation for me to achieve my goals and dreams for many years.

A dream is unreachable until one raises their hand to reach it. Sometimes the road to get there may be hard and bumpy, and sometimes one cannot see an end. But one's response to the challenges that come along the way is what makes one stronger than those who gave up, and move you one step close to the terminal of success. I have had a fantasy to becoming an artist for the longest time. However, being raised in a traditional conservative Chinese family, this dream of mine often seems absurd and unrealistic to my family members. For a long period of time I had thought of giving up and do as I was told. But at the end of the day, when I look at "Big Eyes," I am reminded that no matter how unattainable my dream is, with effort and dedication, I will succeed. With the help of NYU, I hope one day I can reach my dream, and tell my parents that: "I did it!"
ticklelisaelmo 8 / 42 3  
Dec 31, 2012   #2
I think your essays are good! Maybe for the very end, instead of saying "I did it" you could just say that you were able to prove them wrong by following your path. something like that better ofc lol

Read mine? Also doing NYU! :)


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