Personal Statement Essay...

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia University
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<p>I’m stuck on writer’s block. I have three topics I could potentially write about, but I can’t decide which :frowning: I would appreciate feedback from current students/alumni. Thanks!</p>

<li>My science internship has made me more environmentally conscious. I plan to major in economics, and most people might feel that business and the environment don’t mix, as economic maneuvers are usually detrimental to the environment. I, however, think that in order for the world to solve the current environmental crisis, we can’t rely solely on environmentalists. People of all walks of life must come together, including business people, government officials, etc.</li>
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<p>Does this sound very cliched? I heard from other people that I should stay away from “I care about the environment…” and “My internship…”</p>

<li>My favorite time of day is midnight, because I feel I am most productive then. After a hectic day, the calm night allows me to clear my mind and contemplate without the disturbances of others. </li>
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<p>Perhaps I can play up my individuality with this one?</p>

<li>I always thought that success was determined by wealth. As a Chinese child, I’ve always been instilled by my parents and their friends that I should become a doctor or a lawyer as all good Chinese children do. Since sixth grade, I thought my future was set in stone: I wanted become a doctor; I wanted to be affluent. I have since redefined my view on success. Success is being happy in what I do. Success is being able to give back to the world.</li>
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<p>none of ur topics really excite me but here's what i think of them individually</p>

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<li><p>pretty boring. my biggest concern is that you'd be writing about a very complex topic in a very short amount of space and that it would be too much of an academic essay which would take away from the main purpose which is that it should be about you. </p></li>
<li><p>For this to work it would need to be SUPER creative but this phrase:</p></li>
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Perhaps I can play up my individuality with this one?

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<p>doesn't exactly give me hope that u'll pull it off at all</p>

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<li>I like this one the best though it is sortof a cliche...especially since you're chinese.</li>
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<p>If i were you i would keep thinking</p>

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As a Chinese child, I've always been instilled by my parents and their friends that I should become a doctor or a lawyer as all good Chinese children do.

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<p>Hmm... I've had this conversation with a lot of my asian friends, and the strong consensus is that Asian parents want their kids to become doctors, engineers or scientists. Law isn't that respected.</p>