You indicated you are interested in being considered for admission to The Honors College. At the end of this application, you will also be asked to complete a personal statement which is not required. You may choose to skip the personal statement if you do not wish to provide additional information.
Please respond to the following questions (NOTE: if you do not wish to enter your essay response right now, please answer 'No' to the previous question. You can always come back and answer 'Yes' and fill out the honors essay any time up until your application is submitted):
Select an inspirational quote that you would put on the wall of your room as you begin your freshman year at the University of Arizona Honors College. Why did you pick this quote? Explain why you see its message as enduring rather than situational. Please limit your response to a total of 500 words.
“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” -Greek Proverb
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This quote gives me inspiration in almost all aspects of its very own definition. When I read this quote, I can feel a spark inside of me, a light flickers on and instructs me to stay determined and remain optimistic throughout any obstacle, challenge, or even triumph that occurs in my life. I know I can accomplish anything as long as I set my mind to it. Nothing can stop the power of the limitless human mind. This quote inspires me in the same way that the Sun’s gravity affects Earth. The Sun (quote) has a powerful force of gravity (inspiration), constantly applied to the Earth (me), causing the Earth (me) to stay on track and always drive
Broad perspective is critical. Without it, opportunities and possibilities are greatly limited. The Honors College is not simply a place to gain perspective, but also a place to provide perspective to others. Interdisciplinary academics, leadership development, undergraduate research, and community & global experiences are the tenets of the Honors College. My experiences are closely aligned to these views; therefore, I feel I can contribute my own
My experience in my current Honors program has taught me the importance of decorum in academic settings as well as managing the responsibility of being a member of a distinguished program. Outside of the classroom, traveling often while my father was in the military spurred my early development of a global perspective. Therefore, contingent with my desired major, I am a strong advocate for raising awareness of cultural diversity and international causes. Additionally, I am a strong critical thinker and problem-solver, and I am dedicated to improving my surrounding through my sphere of influence. I am also a member of many different organizations at my current institution, from the Black Student Union to Global Ambassadors, and though I am naturally inclined to be respectful of diversity, I have learned to see outside of my reality to empathize with others. I am shaping into a well-rounded individual, and contributing my assets to the Honors college would only positively add to the already-dynamic
“People will hate you, rate you, shake you and break you. But how strong you stand is what makes you.” is a quote that I love.I have experienced it,and I can I have learned from it.I have lived through many event that have changed me, but the one that has had a biggest effect on me is the following.
My involvement in the community and my desire to help and work with others makes me believe I am prepared to take on the responsibilities of citizenship necessary for the Honors Program Community. I try to stay involved with my community on numerous occasions, whether it involves volunteering to teach middle school students or assisting the library. In addition, my desire to help others, whether it involves tutoring others in various subjects, or starting a club to help students learn mathematical concepts better, fits with the Honor Program’s focus on working together. In addition, with my various leadership roles as captains of various groups (from Academic Teams to Marching Band sections), I believe that I can stand out and take a prominent
My interest in the Foothill Honors Institute is significant. Over the years I have struggled academically because of personal issues going on at home. Although this past year I have improved significantly in my writing skills, and overall determination. I feel that the Honors Institute would help me grow even further, by challenging me academically to think critically and thoroughly. I also would love to be apart of a network of people who enjoy being challenged, and are connected by this ambition. This program would impact me in multiple ways, but I also feel like the program would benefit from having me in it. As a first generation college student of color I feel that I have a lot of knowledge to bring to the
My apologies for the delay in response! I've reached out to the Honors Program Director, the application notification were sent out to students early last week. After careful review and consideration, you were not selected into the program. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
This quote is not simply something that can be expressed in words because it conveys an emotional feeling that is significant to me. The quote I chose is meaningful to me because it is about someone who has been beaten down in ways others may not be able to comprehend, but she prevails above all odds and is stronger and wiser for what she went
The Honors College at Purdue is wonderful opportunity for students to grow in a professional manner. Opportunity’s such as, special research, learning in an interdisciplinary environment, a network of alumni’s, and many more. These opportunities are why I would like to join the Honors College. I believe I will be able to contribute to the interdisciplinary learning community through my experience as an entrepreneur. Since as an entrepreneur, I have gained skills such as project management, marketing, product design, patent work, and etc. I believe these skills would be a great asset to the honors college, since I could help a fellow peer with their project, and consult with them on how to run it or how to protect their idea. While I have
I connect to the aphorism personally through a special way that opened my eyes to reality. Using this aphorism I have embraced and made a change within me showcasing the elements that the words reveal. I have renovated myself and thinking mindset that helps me think more about others and not just myself. This
I would like to apologize in advance for any and all inconveniences I will cause you, but I have misplaced my passport in the last week and will not be able turn it in. Over the past semester I have, however, completed the required number of volunteering hours and attended the appropriate number of Becker seminars and can provide proof of completion for the majority of both. That being said, I would enthusiastically engage in any commensurate measures you see fit over this summer to ameliorate my misplacing of the passport in order to maintain good standing with the Honors College. Being a part of the Honors College is not just a capricious status, but something I attribute as a core part of my identity as student of the University.
Ever since my sophomore year, I have known that I wanted to attend college, discovering and choosing a school that fulfills all of my needs was a rigorous yet exciting task. Attending CCBC as a dual-enrollment and Homeland Security Internship has given me the perspective of a college student, but I still felt as if something was missing. As a student of Dundalk High School, I have participated in honors, gifted and talented, and advance placement courses all throughout my four years. It was not until this year, as a senior, that I have realized how much experience I have gained from these courses, and how different my learning experience would be if I had chosen the easier path.
Two years ago, when a professor suggested that I apply to the Honors Program, I was hesitant. I had previously entertained the idea of applying, but allowed anxiety and insecurities to prevent me from doing so. When I explained this to the professor, she encouraged me, stating that she believed the Honors Program would make my time at UH more rewarding by granting me access to a community of likeminded peers, and advised me to further reflect upon my decision. I am indebted to that professor; without her encouragement, it is unlikely that I would have embarked on this journey that has greatly enriched my undergraduate experience and given me the opportunity to grow academically.
This quote especially speaks to me because I have learned the outcome heavily depends on how I react to it. I have come to realize through the inspiration of my teachers, family and friends, that the way I personally react to a situation leads to its result. For example, The inspiration of our teachers has helped us mold into the people that we have become today.
The road that leads to success, have to pass through hard work boulevard at some point. Aspiring for greatness and success is a very beautiful thing. However, success comes with hard work, determination and sacrifice. Being admitted into the honors college is a step towards success. Besides the financial privileges, I would love to join the honors college because of the grandeur of graduation with honors, the extraordinary opportunities of being in the honors program, and my contribution to the program through my tutoring
Growing up, I learned my lessons and aphorisms throughout my childhood and in the midst of my adolescence. My parents were always there to teach me many new life lessons and aphorisms. In addition to that I learned many life lessons and aphorisms in books or television shows. Although I hold on to many lessons and aphorisms throughout my life, there is one aphorism that played and still plays an important part in my life. Out of all the many life lessons and aphorisms I learned the most important aphorism is, “The sleeping fox catches no poultry” by Benjamin Franklin.