Newton’s First Law of Motion states that an object in motion tends to stay in motion in the same direction unless acted upon by an external force. Tell us about an external influence (a person, an event, etc.) that affected you and how it caused you to ch

Admission Essay

One 's character and perspectives in life particularly at the ripe age of young adulthood can change often by events that create a mark in our lives . In my experience , doing below par of what I and my family have expected in the Hong Kong CEE Exam and migrating to the United States had changed my attitude towards my studies . Looking at the results of my examination in that fateful morning , I was struck by my examination rating : it was way below of what I had expected and is lower than

the rating of friends and classmates whom I have always thought I surpass intellectually and academically . During lunch when my friends are happily comparing scores and opinions , I was left in the corner struck and unable to speak . It was then that I felt like a big loser- and the realization hit me

After that incident , I am no longer the person who crams and studies only hours before an exam and am I no longer a part of young adult crowd obsessed with computer games and soccer . Finding a balance with my extracurricular activities and my academics had resulted in my recognition that my attitude and performance in school does not only characterize what I am now but would reflect on what kind of life and individual I would be in the future . My family particularly my father had been supportive despite my knowledge that he was disappointed with my performance . He is a man of few words- always silent and seldom would you hear him scolding us or talking to us but during that weekend , he took me out and nonchalantly , he told me about his own struggles , of how lucky I am that I am being provided of the things that I have now . He explained that soccer and computer games are important but not as important as my studies . A person who knows how to prioritize would get things done and achieve his goals he said . It was a moment of awakening and enlightenment on my part particularly when he told me that he believes that I have the potential of becoming something better than what he is now if only I can handle my priorities . This conversation made me realize that my future would largely be predicted by my studies and what I do now is what I would be 10 or 20 years from now

Migrating to the United States and being exposed to a new culture had further put pressure on my attitudes towards my studies . I had to adjust not only to the people and the culture but also change my study habits in to cope up with the higher standards of education in this country . Now , I try to study harder , listen more attentively to teachers and chose friends who would influence me to be a better person . I go to class on time I use my spare time for leisure activities as well as studying . Knowing...