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My Name- Stanford What Matters Essay


dasadhikarik 5 / 10  
Jan 1, 2012   #1
What matters to you and why?

I couldn't help fuming at my name while filling in the information bubbles on my PSAT answer sheet. Kingshuk Dasadhikari. That's nineteen letters. The bubbles took forever, and I was the last examinee to put his pencil down. Later, I asked my parents why they hadn't kept everything simple with a nice, short name. They frowned, and told me to think myself lucky; that there were longer names in the world, and I was free to change mine whenever I wanted. Weary of the snappy response, I hastily moved the conversation to other topics

The subject resurfaced a few days later, when, out of simple curiosity, I looked up my name. "Kingshuk," I read, "Bengali for the Butea monosperma flower, commonly known as the flame of the forest in English." 'Flame of the forest' certainly had a nice ring to it, and I instantly warmed to my name. The source went on to describe how the red blossoms had mourned the fatal Indian defeat at the Battle of Plassey, weeping their fiery petals across the battlefield. I was touched to learn that a large part of my identity had been derived from my country's darkest hour, and silently thanked my parents for choosing "Kingshuk", all grievances against long names forgotten.

I've come to understand other reasons why my name's so important to me. Others rely on it to call me and talk to me. I use it to introduce myself, sign my approval, and label my work as mine. It heralds me into essays and speeches, and serves as my eternal companion. It's stood by my side as I learned to walk, talk, read, write, tie knots, and ride bikes. Indeed, after seventeen years of shared experiences, I can't see myself as anyone other than Kingshuk. Heading into my undergraduate years, I'm emboldened by the fact that my name will follow me all the way and see me through greater intellectual and personal exploration.
omo5031 8 / 33  
Jan 1, 2012   #2
why my name's so important - think you should change it to why my name is so important to me
I love your essay and I can also relate with it except I've always known the meaning of my name. Its long and really hard to pronounce, but life continues. You did a good job expressing your thoughts.

Good luck as you submit your application.:)
Can you please check my Johns Hopkins essay. Thanks in advance
daniel44992 13 / 29  
Jan 1, 2012   #3
I really liked the beginning of your essay and your name has a really cool meaning. However, the last paragraph was kind of... obvious might be the word? Of course your name has been with you through all that, everyone's has. I see how you are trying to be sentimental but maybe tweak it some.

Help with mine if you can please :)


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