If I were to join NYU

Assume that you have a chance to study at the NYU. The course just happens to be your favourite hobby; it is your chance to turn what you love doing, into a profession. In no more than 300 words, write an essay, listing the reasons why you should be chosen for that class and course, at NYU.

PC: Clive James

NYU — The place where dreams come true.

I’ve always been a dreamer, since my childhood days. I have dreamt of being extraordinary, of doing great things, and there’s no place better than NYU to help me carve the niche for myself. In the city where all dreams come true — I have a dream too. I like to call myself a writer, a poet, a lyricist, a traveller, a friend in need, an orator, a believer, an achiever and most importantly a humanitarian.

When I first heard about the course offered by NYU in Travel Journalism, my joy knew no bounds and it was then that I realised, this was where I wanted to be.

Though I live my life in the moment, I have a few aspirations. I want the world to know who I am and where I come from. I want to travel the world and discover new things. I want to meet people; I want to know about their culture. Above all I want to bring a change in at least one life, a smile on one face. I want my experiences to show me what life has to offer — May it be hardships, adventures and happiness, I am ready as I want to live my life to the fullest.

I am a very adventurous person in general but I have a few inhibitions and I want to overcome them and become a better person, a happier person. I am sure and I believe in the fact that if I get into NYU, I will become better. I know the course will teach me things I’ve never known before and give me ample opportunities to explore the world.

Through my travels, I not only want to take back memories of that place but showcase the joy that keeps people together. I want to touch, feel and experience the soil and feel the rain on my skin. With what I write, who I talk to, where I go, I want to show that being a girl is not a bad thing. You can love and live you’re just as much as any other person. I could teach self defence and impart the little knowledge I have to children, the future of the world.

Last but not the least, I love writing. I write about true life experiences the best. I am not here to make a living. I will be here to make my life worth living.

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