UC—Berkeley: Additional Comments (optional)
If you wish, you may use this space to tell us anything else you want us to know about you that you have not had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in the application. (no more than 550 words)

 

Virginia Tech: Freshman Applicant Personal Statements (Strongly Recommended)
You may respond to up to three of the personal statements below (choose one, two, or three) as you feel they support your individual application.

1. Discuss a piece of writing, music, film or other creative work that has influenced the person you are today.
2. John F. Kennedy once said, "Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other." How do you feel that your experience at Virginia Tech will help foster the relationship between leadership and learning?
3. Explain how our Principles of Community will enhance your experience as a student at Virginia Tech.
4. If there is something you think would be beneficial for the Admissions Committee to know as we review your academic history, please take this opportunity to explain.
5. Our motto is Ut Prosim. (That I May Serve) Comment.
6. The best day of my life (so far) was... Please tell a story that allows us to experience your best day.
7. What are the top five reasons you want to be a Hokie?

 

460-word version:
Today the idea of diversity or multiculturalism has become a very common and yet important concept in communities all over the world. Accordingly, more and more students decide to study abroad and experience cultures that are in many ways very different from those of their home countries...