| | Hahaha i hate writing about myself, but here was something i tried for my USC application(not entirely finished):
Denis Diderot believed that, “Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.” This adage symbiotically reflects my passion in life. My passion is one that is not complete, and has not yet been fulfilled, and is in fact being pursued as you read this essay.
It all began at the age of twelve, when my aspiration to be a doctor began. It was a field that I found interesting in that I could help people, and at the same time, learn more about the most complex structure on the planet: the human body. More recently, I have been extremely interested in becoming a surgeon. This field has held me entranced by its intricacy and complexity. My admiration and deep respect for the surgeons I know, increases the more I read about and explore the convolutions of the human body. Simultaneously, my passion to complete my life’s goal of becoming a surgeon is a dream that has elevated me and encouraged me to diligently work at my studies, and volunteer in places related to my interest such as a hospital and emergency room.
My current life is absorbed in keeping this goal at the top of my priorities, and working to achieve academic excellence in order to better my chances to pursue this passion in the finest locations with the best of instructors. I have accepted the truth that the journey is going to be long and difficult, but also that the end will be a reward when I become a surgeon and am able to help people in the way I have been taught.
I strongly know that a good college will aid this passion and that many teachers and professors will aid me in my quest. Beyond this, I believe that the real driver that will turn my dream into reality is my passion similar to the “great passions” that Denis Diderot was talking about. So while schooling will equip me with the tools and knowledge, passion is the only thing that will bring me through and persevere and attain my goal.
This passion that started early in my life has been a dream that I have followed and nurtured. It has driven me to excel in my studies, learn beyond the classroom, develop academic discipline through hard work and perseverance, and will ultimately end in resolution when I attain my life’s passion; that is to become a surgeon.
...to be finished...
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| | Posted 10/14/2006 9:13 PM - 1 view - 3 comments
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