Science, My Chosen Teacher “Since they have raised me up, I must shower blessings upon them, this is a must.” To me, this African proverb isn’t an obligation it is a privilege. Living in a Nigerian family, I experienced the joys of growing up with strong traditional values that compelled me to live a life with strong morals. I learned to be grateful for the many blessings I’ve received, such as, loving parents who taught me the value...

Describe two or three of your current intellectual interests and why they are exciting to you. Why will Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences be the right environment in which to pursue your interests? (Please limit your response to 650 words.) “To me, there has never been a higher source of earthly honor or distinction than that connected with advances in science,” said Isaac Newton. Since my early years of schooling, I have been awestruck by the new visions possible through...

Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are principles that I believe are inalienable rights entitled to every human on Earth and society without exception. Even with these rights, we strive to understand our place in society. What controls our fate? Where do we go when we die? How did the world begin? Why are we here and not there? People have struggled and sought after the truth to these questions and have found many answers. In the pursuit of...

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