Rice CommonApp essay: Place where you are content (250-650 words)

<p>I chose the “place/environment where you are perfectly content” essay, but I’m not sure what I decided to write about qualifies. Can someone just make sure this subject/layout is appropriate? It’s still first draft, wrote it in 10 minutes. Thanks.</p>

<p>After an invigorating climb to the top both sites and destinations are equally relaxing in their own way. Be it a mountain looking over acres and acres of stunning grasslands, sparkling waters, and herds of animals on the ground and in the air with only the sound of waves, wind and chirps, or scanning on the top of the highest point in the city over the bustling metropolis, light rays shining through the thin smog and the restless activity below of pedestrians acquainted by the sound of light traffic. Both situations are worthy of my content, either by looking at the beauty of a skyline undamaged by man, or appreciating our ability of raise tons of rock, wood, and glass into the urban buildings we all live in. These places need not to be separate though. It is perfectly relatable, because it doesn’t need to be a physical ascent. The mind under certain conditions and training can easily be delved into, either consciously or via dreams, to create wonderful environments. The mind is one of the few places one can be content whilst in the midst of humanity, unable to escape their grasp to reach places such as the top of the mountain or the roof of the tallest building in the city. All that is required is a quiet yet manipulative room, and comfort of the mind. Through that, we can go anywhere without worry about the unpredictable nature of man, or nature itself. No job or weather can distract you from your peace until you decide to wake up. The mountain and the building may be two environments, but they rest in the single complex setting of our mental state, and that is the only true place you can be at peace.</p>

<p>Would advise against posting your essay on the forum </p>

<p>no way to remove posts though so, hazaa.</p>

<p>Sorry this is late but so far it looks kinda good.</p>

<p>However, colleges don’t want to read an essay with a ridiculously complicated intro paragraph then a simple essay after. If the rest of the essay flows along with what you have here, then go for it. Otherwise, I would trim it down a bit and go the more direct path. </p>

<p>Remember it’s all about getting your voice through the essay. It’s not an article or whatever but a personal story.</p>

<p>Regardless of what you chose/choose, good luck man!!</p>