On Being a Student There is a popular saying that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Both of my parents passed me quite a lot of their individual traits and influenced me in many things over the years I grew up, from being a sanguine, to appreciation for the arts, to the world of business marketing. They were the first to introduce me to my passions. Since I was young, I tried to never say no to any...

the Foster School of Business requires its applicants to write 4 additional essays, in which the prompts are: 1. Describe any personal or economic hardships or barriers you have had to overcome and explain how they affected your education. Be specific about when you encountered these hardships and how long they lasted. 2. In the context of your life experience, describe your understanding of cultural differences, how this awareness was acquired, and how it affected you. 3. Write about any experience you have had...

1. I was in the end of year 10 in high school when my parents forced me to major in natural sciences the following year. In Indonesia, high school students are required to pick a major - natural sciences, social sciences, or languages. At that time I knew I want to major in social sciences because it was more in line to my college and career goals, which is to study and work in the business/marketing field. However, I had to...

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