<p>Hi! So I'm going to be applying to several LACs, including Reed ED, so I'm trying to show off some of my personality in the essay - and I want to write about Star Trek and how much its philosophy has shaped me. Since I'm not American (I'm Uzbek), I wanted to sort of touch on how its ideologies of unity and whatnot inspired me, that not only the people of Earth can get along, but other planets as well. It's going to touch on these sorts of points:</p>
<p>"Its the belief in a better and brighter future for humanity. </p>
<p>Its about building up from a horrific past of a war-torn world to create a beautiful future in which hunger and poverty no longer exists.</p>
<p>Its about unity - making friends and alliances across the galaxy with a diverse set of cultures, from human to Klingon to Cardassian.</p>
<p>Its about recognizing the value of life even when it looks so different from anything we know - silcon-based, artificial intelligence, etc. </p>
<p>And its about being the best person you can ever possibly be. </p>
<p>Its about learning Latin when youre in the Academy to be an Engineer. </p>
<p>Its about keeping up with the humanities while youre surrounded by the most advanced science we can conceive. </p>
<p>Its about striving to be something greater, something perhaps it would be impossible for you to ever obtain, because its the journey thats more important than the destination. </p>
<p>Its about progress - in equal parts scientific and humanitarian. " </p>
<p>Obviously I'm not going to go super in-depth, but I feel like it shows my personality, learning style, ideals, and what I want out of college very effectively. I don't want to sound like a special snowflake or something, but I'm also a girl who likes Star Trek and looking to go into physics, and that's pretty rare as of today. (also something I want to touch on in the essay)</p>
<p>Is this a good idea at all? I have no experience with the common app essay and I'm not entirely 100 percent sure what it is so any help would be lovely. Thanks!</p>