Short essays 12 a and b.

Colleges & Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>12 a... what are we suppoed to tell about something we do for pleasure?? lol.. maybe it's just me.. but i play the accordion for pleasure.. that's all there is to it.. what else do they want to hear about it??? could someone give me some light as to how to approach this topic? i know its only 100 words</p>

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<p>bump.......</p>

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<p>Just talk about an activity you enjoy. It can be as basic as you want. Some examples released by the Dean of Admissions during last admissions cycle were things like watching movies and eating popcorn with Mom, trying different kinds of smoothies in a blender and sharing them with friends, going fishing with a homemade fishing rod, and hand-grinding the lens for a homemade telescope.</p>

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<p>does this sound okay?</p>

<p>I still remember the first time when I tried to pick up the heavy 120 bases instrument –the largest standard accordion. When I was eight, that monster would leave my arms sore for weeks. Playing the accordion has been my favorite way of relaxing after an intense swimming practice or a day at school. Now I’m eighteen. As my accordion traveled with me to a new continent, my playing the accordion is like a union between the Chinese and Western cultures, where the differences gradually blended together. Whether it’s in a duet with my father on his violin at a Chinese New Year’s party or a solo at a wedding party, I’m no longer surprised by comments such as “wow! I never knew you played the accordion!” It became something that sets me apart from others and something that I’m proud of.</p>

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<p>Sure, why not. ;)</p>

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<p>that's a great essay princetonwannabe. I used to play the accordian too, I remembered it was alot of fun</p>

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<p>:S i hope you are not being sarcastic... :(</p>

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<p>"I’m no longer surprised by comments such as “wow! I never knew you played the accordion!” It became something that sets me apart from others and something that I’m proud of."</p>

<p>This part doesn't add to your essay at all, consider revising.</p>

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<p>Princetonwannabe, this is an official suggestion that you get a new name if you continue posting here :-P</p>

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<p>lol why would you think I'm sarcastic. I rarely know people who play accordion so I just had to comment</p>

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<p>yes sir and ma'am</p>

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<p>hey yeah, good topic. i wrote about "the simple pleasures of a philosophical conversation with one's close friends"</p>