First draft of essay, any help would be appreciated, because I've been struggling with this
directions:
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.
"Vires, Artes, Mores" or "Strength, Skill, Character" has been the guiding philosophy behind Florida State Seminoles for over one hundred years, the values of this philosophy are embodied within me.
"Vires" is looked upon as strength of any kind. Noticeable to the people that have it, is intellectual strength. To me, true intellectual strength is not represented through a series of letters and numbers on a school transcript, but instead the strength to understand and analyze people, which is something I am adept at. Also, intellectually, I also feel being able to debate on various topics with a solid opinion and thought process is a notable strength that can help the world on a grand scale and a small scale, something I plan to do. Morally, a lifetime of hardships, and in particular, the betrayal of a family member and a resulting broken family when I was only three has taught me right from wrong and made me become a good person in order not to cause anyone else the pain I've seen caused. You could call it: "learning from the mistakes of others".
The word "Artes" refers to the beauty personified in skill, craft, or art. This is where I am separated from other people. The skills I have that truly separate me, are my various talents and that I am always learning new talents. I juggle which is a dexterous talent which is amazing to see, for a performer like me, this is the perfect talent. My craft is making origami out of dollar bills, it is not as easy as other crafts and not as colorful either, but it is impressive and unique. Due to being a professional video-gamer, I have a skill many want, but few have, being able to compete with the best of the best at anything.
The most interesting things my life so far has given me would be related with the word "Mores". It refers to character, custom, or tradition. Life has shown me one thing, my character is ironic, because despite customs and traditions being something I should cherish and enjoy throughout life, I have chosen instead to live life by experiencing the customs and traditions of others, seeing how they live, how that has made them who they are, and enjoying them as if they were my customs and traditions. This makes me a "chameleon" of traditions, able to blend in and out of whatever I come along, to shed the old and embrace the new.
Florida State University is a school built on tradition, academic and athletic excellence, and community. It is where students are the manifestation of the values "Vires, Artes, Mores". Like those students, I am a unique manifestation of those values, someone who would fit perfectly into Florida State University.
directions:
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.
"Vires, Artes, Mores" or "Strength, Skill, Character" has been the guiding philosophy behind Florida State Seminoles for over one hundred years, the values of this philosophy are embodied within me.
"Vires" is looked upon as strength of any kind. Noticeable to the people that have it, is intellectual strength. To me, true intellectual strength is not represented through a series of letters and numbers on a school transcript, but instead the strength to understand and analyze people, which is something I am adept at. Also, intellectually, I also feel being able to debate on various topics with a solid opinion and thought process is a notable strength that can help the world on a grand scale and a small scale, something I plan to do. Morally, a lifetime of hardships, and in particular, the betrayal of a family member and a resulting broken family when I was only three has taught me right from wrong and made me become a good person in order not to cause anyone else the pain I've seen caused. You could call it: "learning from the mistakes of others".
The word "Artes" refers to the beauty personified in skill, craft, or art. This is where I am separated from other people. The skills I have that truly separate me, are my various talents and that I am always learning new talents. I juggle which is a dexterous talent which is amazing to see, for a performer like me, this is the perfect talent. My craft is making origami out of dollar bills, it is not as easy as other crafts and not as colorful either, but it is impressive and unique. Due to being a professional video-gamer, I have a skill many want, but few have, being able to compete with the best of the best at anything.
The most interesting things my life so far has given me would be related with the word "Mores". It refers to character, custom, or tradition. Life has shown me one thing, my character is ironic, because despite customs and traditions being something I should cherish and enjoy throughout life, I have chosen instead to live life by experiencing the customs and traditions of others, seeing how they live, how that has made them who they are, and enjoying them as if they were my customs and traditions. This makes me a "chameleon" of traditions, able to blend in and out of whatever I come along, to shed the old and embrace the new.
Florida State University is a school built on tradition, academic and athletic excellence, and community. It is where students are the manifestation of the values "Vires, Artes, Mores". Like those students, I am a unique manifestation of those values, someone who would fit perfectly into Florida State University.
