College Admissions Essay: My Quest For Knowledge

•I will never abandon my thirst for knowledge. I never stop learning or trying to better my own sense of knowledge about the world or subjects. It’s a sad thing when people stop being interested in the world around them, or decide to remain set in their ways and not learn or explore any new point of view or topic or challenge themselves. I never nor will I ever let anyone stand in the way of my passions or my education. I will try to inspire you. I try to have the capacity to face life’s challenges with a courageous heart. I have fears of failure like everyone else, but more than anything I’m afraid of going through life without fulfilling my full potential. My “I-can-do-anything” personality will sure shake your perceptions about how you may

I know what I’m capable of accomplishing and I’m not afraid to take on whatever career challenges come my way. I thrive on working alone because I control the outcome. I don’t neglect my career, I have my career always at the forefront of my life. Working hard is something everyone should do, regardless of age, gender or other factors. I work hard, keep my eyes to the future, and strive towards success. I keep my standards, dreams, and aspirations as high as my work drive. I don’t have unrealistic expectations. Having unrealistic expectations is one of the quickest ways to being an unhappy camper. That’s not an issue for me as I have my expectations in check and are realistically optimistic about the future and what it’ll bring. There is a fine line between wishful thinking and thinking that some outlandish event or scenario will actually occur. Let’s face it, everyone has had a daydream fantasy of winning the lottery and retiring to the South of France with a luxury villa. I accept and enjoy these brief interludes but never let them truly affect my life; I keep grounded and realistic while never dampening down on my dreams and

Control is, at least according to selected philosophers, an illusion created by mankind to stop us freaking out and destroying society. However, it serves an important purpose and knowing that I am in control of my choices, decisions, and lifestyle is a massive boost to my self-esteem and confidence. Self-control is one of life's greatest virtues and assets. I carve out my own life and my own paths; just how it should be. I don’t overreact to bad situations or mistakes. I let mistakes roll off my back and really try to learn from my bad choices, I don’t complain, or rally against the world that has bitten me in the ass. I let myself make these mistakes and I learn from it. I don’t overreact to bad stuff that happens (although suitably horrific stuff warrants whatever kind of response). I see these negative scenarios as a learning process and a way in which I can grow and become better and stronger without me having to whine or complain. I don’t act on first impulse. There’s something to be said for the virtue of patience. I practice patience and restraint every day — I never act on the first wild impulse that comes my way. I always wait and think things through. I’m always in control of my life — as much as possible anyway — and do the things that will truly make me