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We are looking for passionate students to join our diverse community of scholars, researchers, and artists. Answer the question that corresponds to the school you selected above. Limit your answer to a half page or roughly 250 words.
College of Arts and Sciences: What work of art, music, science, mathematics, or literature has surprised, unsettled, or challenged you, and in what way?
A slight breeze tickled my cheek as the sun warmed my face. The piano slowly, deliberately opened the piece. A light yet somber melody drifted in the air. Faintly, the guitar added its subtle instrumentation. The second guitar threaded the piece together, gently urging the instruments to reach a crescendo. Seamlessly, layers upon layers of orchestration blended into a flawless amalgam. Yet, there was no overwhelming apex. The violins added their voice, singing a sorrowful tale of which only our minds and hearts could conjure. A final decrescendo eased the piece to a lull, leaving just the piano to end the story. I heaved a sigh, embarrassed by the tear I shed in this emotional rollercoaster ride. "Follow the Map" by the Japanese post-rock band, "Mono", was an intricately crafted masterpiece. Music doesn't need lyrics to convey a message. This work of art alarmed me: it opened my eyes to a whole new arena. It tugged at my heart, stirring feelings that I couldn't quite place. For me, the opus painted a vivid picture of the future: a future of perfect balance. There will be times of despair and struggle, yet amidst the turmoil, I will find that pinnacle of hope - the beacon of light that will set my path straight. Tragedy and comedy, yin and yang, success and failure are entrenched in the piece and I feel that it foreshadows my future. The title, "Follow the Map", hints at the thread I walk upon as I move forward, never dragging my feet behind.
We are looking for passionate students to join our diverse community of scholars, researchers, and artists. Answer the question that corresponds to the school you selected above. Limit your answer to a half page or roughly 250 words.
College of Arts and Sciences: What work of art, music, science, mathematics, or literature has surprised, unsettled, or challenged you, and in what way?
A slight breeze tickled my cheek as the sun warmed my face. The piano slowly, deliberately opened the piece. A light yet somber melody drifted in the air. Faintly, the guitar added its subtle instrumentation. The second guitar threaded the piece together, gently urging the instruments to reach a crescendo. Seamlessly, layers upon layers of orchestration blended into a flawless amalgam. Yet, there was no overwhelming apex. The violins added their voice, singing a sorrowful tale of which only our minds and hearts could conjure. A final decrescendo eased the piece to a lull, leaving just the piano to end the story. I heaved a sigh, embarrassed by the tear I shed in this emotional rollercoaster ride. "Follow the Map" by the Japanese post-rock band, "Mono", was an intricately crafted masterpiece. Music doesn't need lyrics to convey a message. This work of art alarmed me: it opened my eyes to a whole new arena. It tugged at my heart, stirring feelings that I couldn't quite place. For me, the opus painted a vivid picture of the future: a future of perfect balance. There will be times of despair and struggle, yet amidst the turmoil, I will find that pinnacle of hope - the beacon of light that will set my path straight. Tragedy and comedy, yin and yang, success and failure are entrenched in the piece and I feel that it foreshadows my future. The title, "Follow the Map", hints at the thread I walk upon as I move forward, never dragging my feet behind.