For almost one hundred years, the Latin words, "Vires, Artes, Mores" have been the guiding philosophy behind Florida State University. Vires signifies strength of all kinds - moral, physical, and intellectual; Artes alludes to the beauty of intellectual pursuits as exemplified in skill, craft, or art; and Mores refers to character, custom, or tradition. Describe how one or more of the values embodied in these concepts are reflected in your life.
The desire to exceed is one that truly empowers a person from the inside out. Each time we face our fears, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing. Anyone can give up. It is the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength. When you can suprise yourself with your own determination, you can surprise anyone.
Last year I found myself being woken up by a strange girl at school. I was lying on the bathroom floor, covered in blood. I had been blacked out, choked, and beaten. My head was spinning with questions. All of which could not be answered. I had been attacked and did not see the person's face. I felt scared, empty, and alone. I can not remember feeling more scared than I did on that day. I no longer felt safe at school. Even when I was surrounded by a sea of people, I felt as if I was alone.
"A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him or her." (David Brinkley) I believe your struggles develop your strengths and "Vires", strength of all kinds, has strongly influenced the person I am today. I attended school one day later and was no longer than weak girl. I walked through the halls with audacity. I had been attacked. But I did not let it define me.
needs a lot of work! help!
The desire to exceed is one that truly empowers a person from the inside out. Each time we face our fears, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing. Anyone can give up. It is the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength. When you can suprise yourself with your own determination, you can surprise anyone.
Last year I found myself being woken up by a strange girl at school. I was lying on the bathroom floor, covered in blood. I had been blacked out, choked, and beaten. My head was spinning with questions. All of which could not be answered. I had been attacked and did not see the person's face. I felt scared, empty, and alone. I can not remember feeling more scared than I did on that day. I no longer felt safe at school. Even when I was surrounded by a sea of people, I felt as if I was alone.
"A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him or her." (David Brinkley) I believe your struggles develop your strengths and "Vires", strength of all kinds, has strongly influenced the person I am today. I attended school one day later and was no longer than weak girl. I walked through the halls with audacity. I had been attacked. But I did not let it define me.
needs a lot of work! help!