Spritzie Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I always had a hard time with college thoughts. I could never decide what I wanted to do. It changed from web design, computer something, lawyer, paralegal, etc. I'm eventually taking some business classes. After that, I have no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAV of Gang Green Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 *spazzes* Look at this prompt! 2. "The most important lesson you can learn while you are here [at Furman] is that for your life to have authentic meaning, fulfillment and consequence, you must learn the importance of connection to forces larger and greater than yourself: to larger causes and to the greater community." Rod Smolla, President, Furman University With this in mind, briefly describe a current issue or recent event in your state or community and how it will affect its citizens in the future? More importantly, how have you, as a leader, made a difference in regards to this issue? Maximum Allowed: 500 words. What the heck am I supposed to say about that? I'm a HIGH SCHOOL student, for goodness sake! I don't have time to go out and save the world! I'm busy trying to keep my own little world from imploding! That isn't too hard. I'm a freshman in HS and I could figure something out. Not sure if I would be able to stretch it into 500 words though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephiime Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 i'm not much of a leader ... but 500 words isn't too bad at all @_@ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritzie Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I've always had trouble keeping my writing under the word limits for things. I just love writing long stuff. I just can't get into writing short stories and such. I love really developing the characters, plot, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divya Bean Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I am applying for this opportunity at a Museum, and for a few of the essays the limit was 150 words. I cant write only 150 words! My first draft was roughly 700. x_x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Score in Blue Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Only 150 words?????? That's hardly anything, maybe a couple of short paragraphs. That's exactly why we need good editors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritzie Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I am applying for this opportunity at a Museum, and for a few of the essays the limit was 150 words. I cant write only 150 words! My first draft was roughly 700. x_x Okay, that is way too few words. What kind of essays are that short? What were some of the subjects for those ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livvy Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 That isn't too hard. I'm a freshman in HS and I could figure something out. Not sure if I would be able to stretch it into 500 words though. Alright then, CAV. What have YOU done to save the world? I could do 150 words. But I've always been a very concise writer. I like words; I don't like to waste them where they're not needed. Some people are really good at using words effectively in longer writing, but I'm not one of them. If I try to use a lot of words, I just sound long-winded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritzie Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I think I tend to be a very descriptive writer. It's been so long since I've written anything though. But I always loved long things that I could work on for a long time. I had one story going with a friend, for about 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livvy Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Hm... I suppose it's more that I can be long-winded in fiction, what with descriptions and setting the scene, but for an essay or report, I tend to be more conservative with words. And since I consider these as essays rather than stories, I write short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritzie Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I haven't had to write an essay in quite some time. I always had to kind of force myself with essays and reports. I don't write well under pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lego Man Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Good Afternoon everybody who is on TDN right now! ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wembly Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Ooo, oo! Pick me. I'm here! Although I forgot that it was afternoon, it gets dark so early these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritzie Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Hey LM. :) Wembly, I always lose track of time when I'm at work, because I'm in a room with no windows. I leave the room and I'll be surprised to see it's snowing/raining/dark out. :laughingsmiley: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lego Man Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Yeah, me too sometimes. It's 6:00, yet it feels like its 8. :laughingsmiley: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritzie Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I'm bound to be confused for awhile. I just like that it's light when I leave for work at 6:30am. But then it's dark long before I head home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divya Bean Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Sorry to go back in the convo but... Okay, that is way too few words. What kind of essays are that short? What were some of the subjects for those ones? I know! They were: What is your favorite science topic? AND How does science affect your everyday life? x_x Alright then, CAV. What have YOU done to save the world? I could do 150 words. But I've always been a very concise writer. I like words; I don't like to waste them where they're not needed. Some people are really good at using words effectively in longer writing, but I'm not one of them. If I try to use a lot of words, I just sound long-winded. I understand that. I actually like righting longer pieces because it is fun to chop them down. :laughingsmiley: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritzie Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Sorry to go back in the convo but... I know! They were: What is your favorite science topic? AND How does science affect your everyday life? x_x Okay, I could see how the favorite science topic one could be that short. But the second one would have to be really shortened down. That seems like a topic for a much longer essay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divya Bean Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Okay, I could see how the favorite science topic one could be that short. But the second one would have to be really shortened down. That seems like a topic for a much longer essay. They were both rather difficult for me. I went into way too much detail for my favorite science topic (Genetics) and the same thing with the second one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritzie Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Well, with genetics, that makes sense. I'd have said meteorology. :D That's my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divya Bean Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I love meteorology, that is my second favorite! :laughingsmiley: Genetics was very difficult to describe in 150 words though. Medel's experiment just isnt that short! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritzie Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I've always loved meteorology. Sometimes I wonder why I didn't go to school for it. It's really the only thing I've been passionate about my entire life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingbeans Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I've never much liked meteorology; it's always been astrology for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritzie Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 It's always been fascinating to me. Plus, if I were to predict weather in CO for a job, if I was right, all the better, but if I was wrong, well, it's CO weather. It changes all the time with no warning. I always loved astronomy as well. Saturn was always my favorite planet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divya Bean Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I've always loved meteorology. Sometimes I wonder why I didn't go to school for it. It's really the only thing I've been passionate about my entire life. I have a lot of passions. I have always found meteorology very interesting. I love learning about those kind of things, meteorology and a bunch of other ologies. :laughingsmiley: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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