"the School of Social Science" - Rice Supplement (Why [blank] school at Rice)

This is my first posting on this website, so I have no Idea how this is going to go, but any helpful feedback is GREATLY appreciated!

Prompt: With the understanding that the choice of academic school you indicated is not binding, explain why you are applying to that
particular school of study. (2000 character limit)

I sat and focused, my eyes glued to the television screen, only looking away to observe the expression of awe upon my Mom's face. Slowly but surely, we watched as individual states on the map began to turn blue reflecting additional precincts reporting their results. At that moment, in November of 2008, I began to cry, not tears of sorrow, but of joy and hope for a brighter future for our nation.

The election of President Obama was surely a historic moment for America, and it's implications in the future cannot be dismissed. It signaled changing times for race relations in America, and has given hope for a new generation of minority students in their career choices. However, the changing political landscape that has since evolved possesses an outlook so uncertain that it requires talented, young minds to work towards a future in it's exploration.

I have a deep and genuine interest in pursuing Political Science at the School of Social Sciences at Rice. The School of Social Sciences is one of the most dynamic academic schools at Rice, with numerous interdisciplinary studies and opportunities for students, and I anticipate taking advantage of every opening available to me. These opportunities may manifest themselves with an internship at the Mayor of Houston's office, or in working with researchers and political analysts on uncovering the complex political intricacies that surround theocratic regimes in the Middle East. The School of Social Science not only offers a wide range of courses from renowned Professors in the field of my intended major, but also presents numerous studies in policy, economics, and sociology, all of which play vital roles in efficiently assessing rationale behind politics on a local and federal level. Not only do I plan to utilize the opportunities that present themselves directly through the School of Social Science, but by discovering and taking part in extra-curricular activities, I can expand my horizons further, so as to gain an even larger grasp on my future. This may mean joining Rice's lauded forensics team, or perhaps becoming involved in one of the on-campus political organizations.

In its offerings, the School of Social Science will be an ideal stepping-stone for me, as it provides the rigorous academics that will shape my critical thinking as well as the tactile experience that is necessary in Political Science.

2000 total characters >_<

The election of President Obama was surely a historic moment for America,---I was very happy also, to be alive in the world when this happened!--- and it's implications for the future cannot be dismissed.

It signaled changing times for race relations in America, and has given hope to a new generation of minority students in their career choices.

...I can expand my horizons further, so as to gain an even larger --- 'better' or 'stronger' would be better here, I think.--- grasp on my future.

This may mean joining Rice's lauded forensics team, or perhaps becoming involved with one of the on-campus political organizations.

Great essay, they'll be lucky to have you as a student! Good luck and have fun!

:)

I sat and focused, my eyes glued to the television, only looking away to observe the expression of awe upon my Mom's face. Slowly but surely, we watched as individual states on the map began to turn blue reflecting additional precincts reporting their results. At that moment, I began to cry, not tears of sorrow, but of joy and hope for a brighter future for our nation.

The election of President Obama was surely a historic moment for America, and its implications for the future cannot be dismissed. It ushered changing times for race relations in America, and has given hope to a new generation of minority students in their career choices. However, the shifting political landscape that has since emerged possesses an outlook so uncertain that it requires talented, young minds to work towards a future in its exploration.

I have a deep and genuine interest in pursuing Political Science at the School of Social Sciences at Rice. The School of Social Sciences is one of the most dynamic academic schools at Rice, with several interdisciplinary studies and opportunities for students, and I anticipate taking advantage of every opening available to me. These opportunities may manifest themselves with an internship at the Mayor of Houston's office, or in working with researchers and political analysts on uncovering the complex political intricacies that surround theocratic regimes in the Middle East. The School of Social Science not only offers a wide range of courses from renowned Professors in the field of my intended major, but also presents numerous studies in policy, economics, and sociology, all of which play vital roles in accurately evaluating rationale behind politics on a local and federal level. Not only do I plan to utilize the opportunities that present themselves directly through the School of Social Science, but also by discovering and taking part in extra-curricular activities, I can expand my horizons further, so as to achieve an even better grasp on my future. This may mean joining Rice's lauded forensics team, or perhaps becoming involved with one of the on-campus political organizations like the BISF.

With its vast offerings, the School of Social Science will be an ideal stepping-stone for me, as it provides the rigorous academics that will shape my critical thinking as well as the tactile experience that is necessary in Political Science.

with some changes, now 1999 characters.
THANKS Susan!

bump. check it out someone :)