<p>I'm still a sophomore but I got inspired by an idea I thought of for a college essay- it's an idea if feel strongly about:
I am a girl very interested in science (probably going to major in premed). I may not seem like a "sciency" person by personality. I am very emotional (I cry like all the time), have creative interests like writing, etc. People often have the stereotype that science is a very anti-social, introverted, nerdy type of field. Or they think that science is just a bunch of irrelevant equations (Rtotal=R1+R2... where is there any relevance in that?) however, I believe that science is a way to help the world. It is a way to improve the lives of people, etc. Also since I want to apply to Columbia and Barnard i might write- this is why I'm interested in the core curriculum- alongside with learning these equations in my science classes, I will be studying humanities in which I'll be learning what issues there are in the world, that we can solve partially through science. So it's like, I learn about carboxyl groups in orgo chemistry and how these groups may be part of cells in a biological system and what could cause them to multiply and cause a cancer...and then in a humanities class such as society and urban studies we would be learning about problems that plague our society just as this cancer, and hence we'd find application for the science. Its like making science come alive.</p>
<p>Wow this is great idea. I’ve no experience about this college essays, but I think you’d astonish them by it… You mentioned about the fact in society as you think and defined science just so brief very well. Also you offered a solution about world’s biggest problem - cancer - these days. That’s great, maybe you need to be more dramatic and use some fancy words to enrich your essay ;)</p>
<p>Your idea is basically rehashing the philosophy of a liberal arts education, and especially Columbia’s Core. While it’s great you came to this realization by yourself, the idea is really standard and rudimentary, IMHO.</p>
<p>sounds really good to me. I actually had a conversation with my friend today who is studying physics (I am studying literature) about inspiration. He is working on a project and stuck on coming up with an equation to move forwards. So he had left his house and gone for a walk for inspiration. This is when I bumped into him - also on a walk for inspiration!</p>
<p>Even though science is thought of as completely different discipline to arts, it still relies on the human factor of inspiration more than anything else.</p>
<p>I second Gratisfaction.</p>
<p>It might be a nice tidbit to throw in your essay, but it’s not exactly like you’re the first one to think of it. I mean, I touched upon that idea in my Why Cornell Engineering? essay, so I wouldn’t be surprised if many others did too.</p>
<p>Also, you can’t exactly major in Premed. You choose a major you like and follow the premed track. It’s a common mistake, don’t worry.</p>