bananaphone 3 / 6 Jan 1, 2011 #1Any feedback would be greatly appreciated :)Please tell us more about your interest in Brown: Why does Brown appeal to you as a college option? Who or what has influenced your decision to apply?My interest in Brown first sparked when I heard of its close relationship with the Rhode Island School of Design. As a student who enjoys both art and academics, I am enticed by the prospect of being able take classes at RISD. I also desire to be part of Brown and RISD's vibrant community that has a perfect balance of both intellectual and artistic minds.If the Brown/RISD relationship wasn't enough of a reason to put Brown at the top of my college list, the open curriculum was all the reason I needed. Being able to choose my classes without the pressure of adhering to a core curriculum sounds refreshingly liberating. I believe that Brown's nonrestrictive attitude towards education will foster a safe and stimulating environment for me as I learn from my successes and even my failures. Brown promises an adventure that I am ready and willing to begin.Why are you drawn to the academic fields you indicated in the Anticipated Degree and Academic Interest questions above.I am continuously fascinated by how good writing has the power to seize my attention, whisk me into new realities, and make me feel ranges of emotions. I yearn to engross myself in the study of literature so that I myself may learn how to translate my thoughts both effectively and creatively into writing. As an English major at Brown I know I will be given the tools to cultivate my natural love for reading and writing into an indispensable asset.
e_bh 1 / 3 Jan 1, 2011 #2Everyone talks about the open curriculum, try to push a more unique reason. The RISD bit is quite good.