AsemZh

@HangingOnStars treat it like a report. Elaborate on the topic's significance to you, then state your research question, method and evaluation)

HangingOnStars

Okay I introduced the topic (exactly how I came to be interested in such a research), then described the methods I would take on to obtain info on the problem, then I finished it off with a conclusion on future thoughts and how I will benefit from such a project. The thing is I didn't really discuss something like positive about the UAE. My research was on why diabetes is widespread in the UAE ( which is in fact, a major issue here in Abu dhabi). I talked about it because I'm looking towards a future in healthcare and because I volunteer in a hospital where diabetes is a huge concern. I dunno, is it a good enough topic? Or should I discuss something positive? Sorry for pouring all this out. I'm just so nervous and I feel like nothing's working outtttt. Thanks so much for ur reply

AsemZh

As long as you write about your topic in a way that will showcase your perception of the world and your writing style in general, you should be fine. I personally, being an art student, wrote about art in the middle east and a possible investigation of whether it was linked with a rather differing european art through the trade paths of the silk way. And also be sure to follow the guidelines/questions for this task, like ethical implications. good luck

HangingOnStars

Wow mine sounds like a fifth grade science project compared to yours! Good on you! And thanks for the advice. I think my approach was a little to naive. I might tweak the topic a bit I guess, no time to rethink it completely. :/

rfuzzy

do you have to write the essay only if you were not nominated?

HangingOnStars

Crap I'm rethinking the essay now :S modernization of healthcare maybe?? Application of traditional medical remedies in the UAE?

AsemZh

no, no diabetes is a very serious topic and perfectly suiting the task, since you can connect it to your self (volunteering, future plans)

HangingOnStars

I'll keep it as a backup I suppose. In the mean time I'll try to conjure one up on traditional emirati remedies and the modernization of healthcare. Dude I really appreciate ur help honestly thank u so much

AsemZh

glad to help

rfuzzy

HangingOnStars Can u please tell me if u were nominated or not? also is this essay thing for those who were not nominated??

HangingOnStars

I havent applied yet I'm applying ED 2 so I'm still finishing up my nomination Im assuming u have to write a leadership essay if u were invited to candidate weekend. Good luck!

osamasayegh

OMG! Your topics make me feel like a kindergarten student!!!! Mine is Climatic Change Awareness in Egypt.

rfuzzy

AsemZh were u nominated by school?

HangingOnStars Thanks for the info! btw do u know if more candidate weekend offers will be given out?

AsemZh

I was nominated, were you?

FrancaiseLove

@HangingOnStars You've been active on this forum for quite a while. But unlike other members, you've never mentioned any other school, only NYUAD. I think that's a testament to your passion for this institution. You really do deserve to get in judging by not only your passion, but your stats as well. Good luck to you on your journey and all the best.

@osamasayegh Good question. Well, if last year is any indication, our chances are 71 per cent. One current freshman at NYUAD was mentioned in her high school newspaper about her admission. They stated that more than a 1000 applied for ED1, while 70 were invited to Candidate Weekend, from which 50 were a part of the final class. Link below.

Liggett student accepts scholarship to university in Abu Dhabi