<p>Hi guys, Im an international applying, I would like to know what exactly do they mean with intellectual situation?</p>
<p>I know what intellectual means, but Im not sure what kind of answer linked to experience are they looking for, you know?</p>
<p>Thanks a lot</p>
<p>Basically anything that is somehow redeeming. A book, a project, an experience, or anything really that has influenced you or had an impact on your life in some way that demonstrates something intellectual. The prompt does not have to be followed strictly.</p>
<p>As long as you talk about something in good light, it will follow the prompt. I mean, you could write about how you like to eat a certain kind of food and why it tastes good to you, and then go into a specific experience with the food, for example; as long as you reveal yourself and your qualities through the words and use some sort of anecdote. But most good essays of any kind have an anecdote anyway, they are good descriptors of character.</p>
<p>Think about it from Brown’s perspective. Do you think they’re looking for anything in specific? No, just a good essay.</p>
<p>I hope I have answered your question at least somewhat.</p>
<p>intellectual = academic. An educational situation. A class, a lecture, a course, a book. </p>
<p>Brown wants to know about you as a student. What type of learning interests you? What will you contribute in the classroom? </p>
<p>I don’t see how an essay about a certain type of food fits this essay prompt.</p>
<p>Ok ok, so its anything reedeming academically then?</p>
<p>Pretty much. Anything somehow academic.</p>
<p>^Talking about a generic life experience is NOT what the prompt is asking. Not something SOMEHOW academic. Something TRULY intellectual. As fireandrain said, this is your opportunity to showcase how you learn, how you see the world of academia, and what sort of intellect you’ll bring to the college experience.</p>
<p>If you’re truly intellectual, Brown may not be the place for you (look at Swarthmore, U. Chicago, etc. for the most academically and culturally intellectual students).</p>
<p>Dad2, what on earth does that have to do with the OP question? Plus, there are plenty of “truly intellectual” people at Brown.</p>
<p>thanks a lot! </p>
<p>I think Ive got an idea now, am I suppoused to use the 500 words? or is it ok if i make a shorter esay?</p>
<p>You could talk about this type of situation</p>
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<p>anything that stimulates your intellect is an intellectual experience. It doesn’t have to be academic…it can be anything you do for fun…but make sure to somehow relate it to your proposed field of study.</p>
<p>^wait, why would you have to relate it to your proposed field of study? That seems to be a pretty limiting condition, that may not best show you.</p>
<p>You don’t need to relate it to your proposed field of study, although if your essay does explain why you are intellectually drawn to that topic, that’s a bonus. But it is certainly not necessary or expected.</p>
<p>My interpretation of the question is that it does have to be academic – that’s how I define a class, a book, etc. But I’m not in the admissions office, so take my opinion however you wish.</p>
<p>My essay does not talk anything about academics - rather an interesting perspective of my life with some comedy and personal anecdotes thrown in that all together show my academics qualities. Basically, be creative, yet subtle with it.</p>