<p>...I write about an activity not related to my anticipated major (for the 1000 character short answer on the common app)? I want to write about working at the animal shelter but I listed that I want to major in Asian studies. I am going to specify in my supplement that I want to study animal science (as a minor) and become a veterinarian, however, which I think is related to my animal shelter volunteering experience. Is this okay? I do have activities related to my major but I feel a deeper connection to what I've done at the animal shelter.</p>
<p>If you want to be a vet don’t you need a science undergrad major? Why would you major in Asian studies if the end goal is vet?</p>
<p>"Why would you major in Asian studies if the end goal is vet? "</p>
<p>Maybe the OP actually wants to learn something interesting rather than just prep for a career. It’s called “liberal arts”.</p>
<p>My Asian Studies roommate went to a long career in Wall Street.</p>
<p>My guess is that it’s not a huge issue to fill pre-vet requirements, and do Asian Studies. As long as your essay as clear and specific about how you fit into Cornell and how you plan to take advantage of unique opportunities, I don’t think the essay will “look bad.” There are an infinite number of approaches to writing these essays. Your approach will be somewhat unique (though others have done it as well), so as long as it’s a strong essay, just like any strong essay, it will only help you get in,</p>
<p>@MikeMikeMikeMike - As T26E4 said, you don’t need a science major, as long as you do the prerequisites. And I actually am hoping to go into Cornell CAS (which is liberal arts) so I can study a variety of subjects and not just humanities or just science. </p>
<p>mikeyc765 - Thank you!</p>
<p>I think writing about something that you have loved (working at an animal shelter) can make a good subject for ANY major. It shows a passion of yours and that you have diverse interests.</p>
<p>Thank you :)</p>