1. List a few words or phrases that describe your ideal college community.

(150 words

or less)

An ideal college community is a diverse word in itself. An ideal college excels in its academic

department. It is the major consideration made before choosing a college. Alumni of college

plays key role while selecting a college. A good college emphasize on its mission of teaching

and research. Choosing or starting a college is a crucial transition phase of life. A formal and

comprehensive orientation plan will positively guide the students. A peer review about academic

advisor during the freshman year will guide the students in the best way in the beginning part.

Huge campuses can give the feeling of enough opportunities, impressive libraries and

recreational facilities appeal the students more. An ideal community college should offer

balanced combination of recreational and curriculum activities. Most of the good community

colleges also provide career assistance servicers to guide their students into their career plan.

2. List the titles of the required readings from courses during the school year or

summer that you enjoyed most in the past year. (150 words or less)

Last year during my freshman year in chemical engineering discipline, I read many books on

mathematics and engineering related subjects. I enjoyed reading calculus and differential

equations. We were recommended many books on certain course. But there are some books that

I really enjoyed, one of them is Fundamentals of chemical engineering reactions by Mark Davis.

This book provides comprehensive study on reactions and their types. General physics:

mechanics and molecular physics is a good choice for fundamental studies. It helped me a lot

during my assessment's studies. Organic chemistry was part of my course. I opted for Advanced

Organic Chemistry by Francis A. Cary. A good book for conceptual studies at the initial stage.
Essential calculus by James Stewart is an excellent material to study calculus at further levels.

For ordinary differential equation I choose Morris Tenenbaum book. It can provide description

on basic concepts to study the subject further.

3. List the titles of the books you read for pleasure that you enjoyed most in the past

year. (150 words or less) *

I like to read fiction, biopics and those stories which are based on real life incidences. There are

some books which I read in past two years.

 Women of substance by Barbara Taylor

 The firm by John Grisham

 Kite runner by Khaled Hosseini

 Al chemist by Paulo Coelho

 Da Vinci code by Dan Brown

 Princess of Arabia by Jean P Sasson

 Best of friends by Cathy Kelly

 The associate by John Grisham

 Pride and prejudice by Jane Austen

 Three daughters of Eve by Elif Shafaq

 Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

 Twilight by Stephen Meyer

 The sky is falling by Sidney Sheldon

 The fault in our stars by John Green

 And the Mountain Echoed by Khaled Hosseini

  Great expectations by Charles Dickens

 Emma by Jane Austen

 Mayada-daughter of Iraq by Jean P Sasson

 Long walk to freedom by Nelson Mandela

 Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

 The boy in stripped pyjamas by John Boyne

4. List the titles of the print, electronic publications and websites you read regularly.

(150 words or less)

Times magazine

Time magazine is weekly published and holds topics of politics, world news and current affairs.

Mainly published in New York City.

Economist

This is weekly based magazine covers topics of economic liberation and current financial

situations throughout the country

Readers digest

It is a family magazine based upon general interests. It is published globally and attracts millions

of subscriber.

Vogue
It is lifestyle fashion magazine. Covering topics of beauty and culture published on monthly

basis.

There are several websites which I follow for daily updates to keep connected with the world.

Cosmopolitan

A fashion and women oriented websites. Post daily blogs on common topics and advices.

USA today

This website updates about the USA broadcast on a regular basis. It covers topics like politics,

business and world economic.

Huffington post

It is an opinion based website deals with national and international issues.

The fashion spot

This website publishes blogs of fashion bloggers online.

5. List the titles of the films, concerts, shows, exhibits, lectures and other

entertainments you enjoyed most in the past year. (150-words or less)

As I lived in Worcester, this city is surrounded by many opportunities for entertainment. I am an

art lover. I like to visit New Street Glass studio. This place is famous for art programs and

movies. I really enjoy watching movies with my friends. I went to watch Fast and Furious last

year, a good movie to enjoy. Molly's game was another epic movie. It surrounds around Molly
who is Olympic class skier then eventually becomes FBI agent. I enjoyed myself whenever I

went to concerts. Currently, Ronnie Earl is my favourite. He sings in various genres which

appeals me the most. I almost attended all of their concerts at the city. Visiting various art

exhibitions is my hobby. I visited David Cox's exhibition in the city art exhibition center. His

most of the work is with water colours, his still paintings appeals the admirers most.

6. Please tell us what you value most about Columbia and why. (300 words or less) *

With the realization of my newly found passion i.e. chemical engineering. I must have to choose

a good school with endless possibilities and resources. It is one the Ivy League universities in

USA. It is one of the oldest colleges in New York. In survey of time magazine 2017, this

university was ranked second. To get enrolled as a student of this prestigious university is an

honour. The university is famous for its two key benefits; one is commitment towards teaching

activities and secondly the advanced research facilities.

I want to seek practical experience and to endeavour my knowledge that’s why I use Columbia

University. There are many valued things about this campus, the most appealing is the

distinguished learning environment for undergraduates. The teaching faculty meticulously put

their efforts to teach students along with incredible opportunities for education. There is another

core advantage in which students get engaged with alumni before graduation, so they can get a

glimpse of their career life. The core curriculum is modified for engineering faculty. It is the

basic foundation to get promoted in the senior year. After completing the core curriculum

courses, the students can opt for courses. The university is providing best learning environment

and resources to their students. I personally feel that the most valued part is that this university

has spirited way to encourage NYC festivities being in the cultural proximity centre of the world.
7. For applicants to The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science,

please tell us what from your current and past experiences (either academic or

personal) attracts you specifically to the field or fields of study that you noted in the

Member Questions section. (300 words or less)

When I was a child I never thought about growing up being an engineer or something. No

one predicted my destiny. Even in my high school, I never had interest in engineering field.

My uncle who earned his PhD from MIT University, he has a successful career in his field.

While I was young, I enjoyed doing conversation with him about various engineering

problems. He provided me with the answer in the most generous way. He provoked my

interest in this field. After high school I opted for chemical engineering. I checked various

other programs to pursue my degree. I eventually ended up in Worcester Polytechnic

institute. But it becomes unaffordable for me now. My uncle encouraged me in the decision. I

became excited when I learned that he is working with famous chemical company. He knew

about my capabilities and advised me to apply for transfer in Colombia University. In my

opinion, the intellectual environment of this university suits me better and learning

environment is competitive. I want to follow the footstep of my uncle in the field of

engineering.