College of Arts and Sciences:
Describe your intellectual interests, their evolution, and what makes them exciting to you. Tell us how you will utilize the academic programs in the College of Arts and Sciences to further explore your interests, intended major, or field of study. *500 wd limit and I am EXACTLY at 500. All constructive criticism appreciated:)*
"Why should I have to learn another language? Why should I have to put in the time and effort to understand something I do not really care about?" I thought to my naĂŻve thirteen year old mind as I unwillingly sat in an advanced Spanish class. I had tested out of my eighth grade reading class at twelve years old, and so I was forced to start studying a foreign language in middle school. I grudgingly took a seat in the back of the room, and forced myself to pay attention as Senora McCue taught us the different letters and sounds in Spanish. As I listened to the varying pronunciations of the words, I began to see and hear the beauty of the language. I started to love the way the syllables flowed, the way it could make even the worst words sound pleasant. My preset opinion of the language changed completely as I began to open my mind.
That fateful day in eighth grade was the spark of my interest in Spanish. Since then, I have taken it upon myself to study the language, and have taken the most advanced classes that my high school offers. My aunt is Puerto Rican, so I often speak with her in Spanish. Since that day, the spark of my interest has grown into the raging inferno that my passion is today. I now fully understand the importance of being bilingual in today's society, and I feel blessed to have had the advantage of finding my passion at such a young age. I now look back on my initial judgments of the language as ignorant and trite, for I am now fluent in the language, and look forward to learning more about it.
For me, Spanish is a symbol of the hard work and dedication that I take pride in. I have gone from an unknowing thirteen year old to an intelligent woman, all due to my perseverance, which is evident in my journey in studying Spanish. The thought of being able to expand my knowledge of my beloved subject by majoring in Spanish at Cornell is one that is most intriguing. At Cornell, I will finally have the opportunity to narrow in on my personal interests without being restrained to preset boundaries. I am excited to have the opportunity to be a part of Cornell's Study Abroad program. I firmly believe that it is next to impossible to fully understand and appreciate a language without living in the land of its origin, and therefore would like to study in Spain. Cornell offers me the most vital opportunities in order to develop and fine tune my passion for Spanish, and I am excited to take advantage of them.
Describe your intellectual interests, their evolution, and what makes them exciting to you. Tell us how you will utilize the academic programs in the College of Arts and Sciences to further explore your interests, intended major, or field of study. *500 wd limit and I am EXACTLY at 500. All constructive criticism appreciated:)*
"Why should I have to learn another language? Why should I have to put in the time and effort to understand something I do not really care about?" I thought to my naĂŻve thirteen year old mind as I unwillingly sat in an advanced Spanish class. I had tested out of my eighth grade reading class at twelve years old, and so I was forced to start studying a foreign language in middle school. I grudgingly took a seat in the back of the room, and forced myself to pay attention as Senora McCue taught us the different letters and sounds in Spanish. As I listened to the varying pronunciations of the words, I began to see and hear the beauty of the language. I started to love the way the syllables flowed, the way it could make even the worst words sound pleasant. My preset opinion of the language changed completely as I began to open my mind.
That fateful day in eighth grade was the spark of my interest in Spanish. Since then, I have taken it upon myself to study the language, and have taken the most advanced classes that my high school offers. My aunt is Puerto Rican, so I often speak with her in Spanish. Since that day, the spark of my interest has grown into the raging inferno that my passion is today. I now fully understand the importance of being bilingual in today's society, and I feel blessed to have had the advantage of finding my passion at such a young age. I now look back on my initial judgments of the language as ignorant and trite, for I am now fluent in the language, and look forward to learning more about it.
For me, Spanish is a symbol of the hard work and dedication that I take pride in. I have gone from an unknowing thirteen year old to an intelligent woman, all due to my perseverance, which is evident in my journey in studying Spanish. The thought of being able to expand my knowledge of my beloved subject by majoring in Spanish at Cornell is one that is most intriguing. At Cornell, I will finally have the opportunity to narrow in on my personal interests without being restrained to preset boundaries. I am excited to have the opportunity to be a part of Cornell's Study Abroad program. I firmly believe that it is next to impossible to fully understand and appreciate a language without living in the land of its origin, and therefore would like to study in Spain. Cornell offers me the most vital opportunities in order to develop and fine tune my passion for Spanish, and I am excited to take advantage of them.