<p>USC had that quick take thing in the application...</p>
<p>It asked to describe ourselves in three words...</p>
<p>I chose:</p>
<p>** 1) inquisitive 2) conformist 3) altruistic **</p>
<p>do you like it? or not?</p>
<p>What words did u choose?</p>
<p>i only remember 2 of the words i used:</p>
<p>dynamic and diligent</p>
<p>i think inquisitive, artistic, determined. something along those lines.</p>
<p>enterprising, kind, vivacious.
woot, woot! in that order.<br>
this is fun. :)</p>
<p>bubbly, passionate, and driven. that's me in a nutshell. ;)</p>
<p>ps-i really like this thread, btw. it blows off a little steam from all the USC panic.</p>
<p>Developers, developers, developers.</p>
<p>happy
sad
bipolar</p>
<p>Location, Location, Location</p>
<p>I really don't remember what I chose. I could careless. I don't think there are three words that could describe me. I don't think three words could even paint a picture of me. Three words would be so broad.</p>
<p>What did you mean by conformist? Doesn't that usually have a negative connotation?</p>
<p>wraider 2006.... conformist is someone who conform to the social conventions and listen as well as respect what others say....meaning not living an individualistic life...</p>
<p>Oxford dictionary meaning : person who conforms to social convention</p>
<p>Impatient, neurotic, and anal-retentive. :)</p>
<p>I thought conformist had negative connotations too. I usually hear people say that they are "nonconformists" when they're trying to describe themselves as people who don't follow the crowd. </p>
<p>Not actual definitions, but perhaps better representations of what people in general think the word means: Urban</a> Dictionary: conformist</p>
<p>Oh, and here's one for nonconformist too: Urban</a> Dictionary: nonconformist</p>
<p>mapletree....u can give conformist a negative connotation.... I took it in a positive way ...... I think there is a culture clash in here...</p>
<p>I think I will speak abt this word with Ugrad admissions on Monday.</p>
<p>Being conformist to me is... not doing "O me... my opinion...my way ... my life" ... not realizing that our actions even at an individual level can impact the society as a whole... i care what other people say... i care what other people think abt me.... I believe in conforming to the society and its traditions.... and to me thats Conformist...</p>
<p>but again this might mean different in US</p>
<p>** Mapletree thanks for ur ridiculous source... those are slang and purely ridiculous definitions by unedified people...I am not surprised that you go to these sources... Perhaps the Oxford dictionary doesn't mean much to you**</p>
<p>I would call the admissions office, to discuss the meaning of a word used on your application, only if your goal consists of ****ing someone off...</p>
<p>One man's opinion</p>
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<p>Conformist usually has a negative connotation. I guess if you explain it, it makes sense.</p>
<p>Sachmoney......how is conformist...negative?</p>
<p>Because it paints a picture as a follower, someone who doesn't think for themselves. You have a different definition of it. That's fine. Generally, there's a negative connotation with the word conformist, especially around younger people.</p>
<p>I think I understand what you mean, m.kenien. Your definition of conformist is something along the lines of being tactful and considerate to the thoughts and needs of others. </p>
<p>Either way, it's no big deal, and I'm pretty sure the adcoms spend about 0.01 seconds reading over our 3 descriptive words anyway.</p>
<p>Sachmoney...what u just said is not even an inch closer to the correct meaning of conformism... "not being able to think themselves" *******</p>
<p>Sorry...but the common parlance and spellings needs to be corrected... I am so annoyed now... no offense.... but i am really annoyed</p>
<p>I think i shud have sent an oxford dictionary with my application...lol!</p>
<p>I think a word like that could catch a adcom's eye, and make them question what it means.</p>