Some critics say that novels teach us how to live. What novel has taught you something about how to live? What did you learn?

49-word version:
Siddhartha is a beautiful novel that taught me to take a wide view of the world...

You can bring together two people from any two periods in history to debate an issue of our time. What issue would you have them discuss, and who would they be?

54-word version:
Most recently, concern for the morality of Korea’s netizens, or Internet Citizens, has became a social issue...

What in your hometown would you show new friends from college to help them know you better?

55-word version:
I would attend a calligraphy course with my friends as the art form was a significant part of my childhood...

In the spirit of Northwestern`s tradition of collaborative learning, please provide us with an original essay topic or short statement you`d like to see on next year`s application. (All of this year`s essays and short statements, except for this one, were suggested by students.)

17-word version:
Do you think you will be accepted to Northwestern University? Why, or why not? State your reason.