Hey,
Would love to get feedback on the following two essays. They're due today, so I really need to get them done as soon as possible. I would be happy to help back.
1) How do you plan to use your engineering degree to benefit society?
Coming from a country whose economy is petroleum-based, I want to employ my education in engineering to refine that wealth while also contributing to its development in other areas. I want to make Saudi Arabia less dependent on oil and explore other resources. By studying engineering at the University of Southern California, I can contribute in many of the newly-introduced industries in the country. I want to help the world, and my society is the place to start.
2) Some people categorize engineers as geeks or nerds. Are you a geek, nerd, or neither? Why?
From my perspective, the words "geek" and "nerd" are light-years away from one another. Nerd is used to describe a person who fails to maintain the proper balance between their academics and social life; putting their education as their top priority at all times. The result is usually a socially-awkward, highly-intelligent introvert. Geek, on the other hand, is used to describe a person who is holistic but has a passion for something peculiar. A geek is usually fairly balanced and socially-involved but still a bit quirky. They're the fun, more practical version of a nerd. Geeks have unusual interests or activities that distinguish them from their peers. They can be as ridiculous as wearing mismatched socks, or as common and run-of-the-mill as playing a first-person shooter. I, like most engineers, am a geek.
On essay 1, add some specificities to your ideas. I feel like USC would be impressed if they perceived you already gave a lot of thought to your ideas for benefitting society. I like how you sort of focus your intentions on the place you've grown up. It gives it a lot of personality and substance
On essay 2, you have to answer the prompt =). Unfortunately, USC can look into a dictionary and find your essay. That's never good. Make it original, make it you. Give it some spunk!