In ninth grade Physics I learned how an electric circuit works. Electrons flow through a pathway of wires, with a battery providing the voltage that makes them move. When the electrons reach a lightbulb or other device to power, they do so. That system is reminiscent of people who have ideas: passion flows through a budding network of bright minds that combine to power something mighty at the end. Call me an organizer. Organizers bring people together, unite them under...

Emerson’s emphasis on communication and the arts will be sure to foster my creativity. I chose Writing, Literature & Publishing because I am looking to learn about a broader range of writing than just creative (nonfiction, journalism, etc.). To me, developing works in different genres is an important aspect of a college education in writing. Thinking critically and learning about the theoretics of literature will serve as an important foundation for my degree and the ideas I will bring to...