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At the University of Michigan, we are committed to building a superb educational community with students of diverse talents, experiences, opinions and cultural backgrounds. What would you as an individual bring to our campus community? 250
Some may say that philosophy and science are two entirely different, and unparallel concepts. In relation to this statement, I must agree that the concepts are different, but I do not believe that the two lie on entirely separate planes; instead, I believe philosophy and science lay on the same plane; in fact, I believe they are on the same spectrum. Though they may lay on opposite ends of this spectrum, however, the two subjects have always reached for a similar goal, shared a similar purpose---to search for the divine truth. Both philosophy and science seek knowledge and wisdom in hopes of understanding the world in which we live. Where philosophy seeks knowledge through the understanding of the nature of the universe, man, ethics, art, love, and purpose, science seeks knowledge through the understanding of the nature and behavior of the physical world.
In relation to philosophy and science, I bear characteristics from both ends of the spectrum. As a philosopher, I am open-minded and continue to question what I do not know. As a scientist, I am logical and continue to advance through application of what I learn. In another sense, philosophy is a formation of opinions and science is a formation of knowledge.
As an individual, I would not only bring my set of philosophical values and scientific facts to the campus, but I would also bring an entirely unique mindset---one that questions intellectual opinions and inquires physical knowledge, one that is diverse in opinions and faithful in knowledge.
What led you to choose the area(s) of academic interest that you have listed in your application the University of Michigan?
“Appearances can either make a person or break a person,” my DECA sponsor once said. “I’m not talking about appearances as in one’s fashion sense or good looks,” he continued, “what I am talking about is something far past the latest trends one keeps up with, something far pass the physical beauty of a person; I am talking about how one upholds himself, how one presents himself, how strongly one believes in himself.”
Throughout high school, and even years earlier, I had never truly identified what I wanted to be when I “grew up.” In elementary school, I wanted to be an artist. In middle school, I wanted to be a movie star. In the beginning of high school, I wanted to be a photographer, then a writer, then a photojournalist. At the end of my sophomore year, I wanted to become a pediatrician. I harbored many ideas, but I could not set sail with any of these ideas.
Then, two months into my junior year, I joined DECA. I joined DECA out of curiosity because I had never participated in such a club---an educational and competitive business and marketing club---nor had I ever enrolled in a marketing or business-related class. This club has turned out to be the greatest contributor to my future goals. Not only have I learned valuable lessons on marketing strategies and business relations, but I have also participated in competitive events which modeled real-life situations. As I opened the door into the business world before me, I learned more about myself. For the first time in my life, I saw a possible career I could spend the rest of my life pursuing. Through DECA, I now want to present myself to the business world by upholding a career in international business relations.
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