Bowdoin is a liberal arts college that thrives on intellectual discourse in and out of the classroom. Students, faculty, and staff all participate in the exchange of ideas in an atmosphere characterized by high achievement and a sense of balance. The Admissions Committee is eager to learn more about you and your school community. Reflecting on your own educational experiences, how have you prepared yourself to enter an academic environment like Bowdoin's? (Suggested length: 250-500 words.)
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As my teachers, fellow classmates, and I stepped out of the airplane after a 9 hour flight, we all sighed with contentment. I couldn't help but grin as I took in a deep breath of the cool, Italian air. It was fresh, clean, and free of pollution unlike the air in busy US cities. The landscape was remarkable; rolling hills of green, accented with colorful vineyards and seas of luminous daffodils. The only thing more astonishing than the Tuscany countryside was the magnificent works of art. From the prodigious size of the Pieta, to the minuscule, intricate detail inside the Sistine Chapel, Italy was simply illustrious.
Going on a study abroad trip to Italy was a dream come true for me. Art had always been an interest of mine; I took classes all throughout high school, eager to put my creative ideas down on paper. When I saw the opportunity to further my studies in Italy, I grasped the notion with open arms. Admittedly, I was a bit apprehensive of the trip at first. I was afraid the teachers on the trip were going to be overbearing and conservative, but I was mistaken.
Throughout the time spent there, my days were filled with insightful advice, constructive criticism, discussions on art and Italian history, but most importantly, fun. A bond was built over common interests, and laughs only made each day more memorable
This trip opened the doors to much more than art discussion. A realization occurred to me; teachers weren't around to give me never-ending lectures and populous amounts of homework, they took interest in me as an individual, and cared for me. . It was truly an educational experience that will remain in my mind, and my heart, forever.
By attending Bowdoin, I will be dedicated to participate in academic conversation inside and outside of the classroom, and get to know my fellow students and teachers on a more personal basis. I offer Bowdoin not only insight on world culture, but an understanding of how art in the early 15th century still strongly connects to themes in modern day. Studying abroad in Italy with other art students and teachers has allowed me the opportunity to get to know my teachers on a more personal level, and build a friendship that will last a lifetime.
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As my teachers, fellow classmates, and I stepped out of the airplane after a 9 hour flight, we all sighed with contentment. I couldn't help but grin as I took in a deep breath of the cool, Italian air. It was fresh, clean, and free of pollution unlike the air in busy US cities. The landscape was remarkable; rolling hills of green, accented with colorful vineyards and seas of luminous daffodils. The only thing more astonishing than the Tuscany countryside was the magnificent works of art. From the prodigious size of the Pieta, to the minuscule, intricate detail inside the Sistine Chapel, Italy was simply illustrious.
Going on a study abroad trip to Italy was a dream come true for me. Art had always been an interest of mine; I took classes all throughout high school, eager to put my creative ideas down on paper. When I saw the opportunity to further my studies in Italy, I grasped the notion with open arms. Admittedly, I was a bit apprehensive of the trip at first. I was afraid the teachers on the trip were going to be overbearing and conservative, but I was mistaken.
Throughout the time spent there, my days were filled with insightful advice, constructive criticism, discussions on art and Italian history, but most importantly, fun. A bond was built over common interests, and laughs only made each day more memorable
This trip opened the doors to much more than art discussion. A realization occurred to me; teachers weren't around to give me never-ending lectures and populous amounts of homework, they took interest in me as an individual, and cared for me. . It was truly an educational experience that will remain in my mind, and my heart, forever.
By attending Bowdoin, I will be dedicated to participate in academic conversation inside and outside of the classroom, and get to know my fellow students and teachers on a more personal basis. I offer Bowdoin not only insight on world culture, but an understanding of how art in the early 15th century still strongly connects to themes in modern day. Studying abroad in Italy with other art students and teachers has allowed me the opportunity to get to know my teachers on a more personal level, and build a friendship that will last a lifetime.
