What are UMD's essays' topics?

Colleges & Universities University of Maryland - College Park
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<p>I am a international student. But I cannot find the topics in my online account of UMD. So pls tell me where i can find them. Thanks a lot!</p>

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<p>You have to select two of the following options. Each essay is should be no more than 300 words.</p>

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<li>All first-year students at the University of Maryland read one book together as part of our First Year Book program. This year’s book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot explores one individual’s unknowing gift to humanity. In 1951, Henrietta Lacks was admitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital to receive radiation treatment for cervical cancer. There, cells taken from her body without her knowledge were grown in a culture and are still alive today. Known to scientists as HeLa, these ‘immortal’ cells have become one of medical research’s most important tools. Choose from one of the following two options to write your essay:</li>
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<p>a. There is general consensus that Henrietta Lacks is responsible for one of the most significant contributions to science; however, there is less consensus regarding the methods used to achieve these scientific advancements. The line between science and ethics is often hotly debated. Where would you draw the line and why?</p>

<p>b. Select your own book for the First Year Book program and tell us why you would want to share it with your classmates in the incoming class. Why does this book have personal meaning to you?</p>

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<li><p>‘Seek the fashion which truly fits and befits you. You will always be in fashion if you are true to yourself, and only if you are true to yourself. You might, of course, rightly wear that style which is emblazoned on the fashion magazines of the day, or you might not.’ - Maya Angelou. Other than fashion, what medium(s) do you choose for self-expression and why?</p></li>
<li><p>‘The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.’ - Aristotle. The intellectual, social and cultural differences embraced by the University of Maryland are integral to the fabric of our community. The strength of the University is realized through the contributions of every member of our campus. We understand each individual is a result of his/her personal background and experiences. Describe the parts that add up to the sum of you.</p></li>
<li><p>According to Henry David Thoreau, ‘One is not born into the world to do everything, but to do something.’ What is your something?</p></li>
<li><p>Write your own question and respond to it. Please be sure to tell us why you think this essay represents you well. (Your question will not be included in the essay word count.)</p></li>
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<p>Thank you! what are the short answers? How should I mail them? by mail?</p>

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<p>Here are the short answers. Each sentence should be completed using up to 20 words (only the part that you add counts). The online form also limits each response to 140 characters.</p>

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[<em>]In addition to my major, my academic interests include
[</em>]I felt like a mentor when
[<em>]My favorite thing about last Tuesday was
[</em>]My career goals are
[<em>]My favorite place I have visited is
[</em>]When I hear about the environment I think
[<em>]One time I led a
[</em>]The most interesting fact I ever learned from research was
[<em>]The one thing I never expected to gain from doing community service was
[</em>]I am unstoppable when
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I don’t understand how you’re applying but you don’t have access to either the essay questions or the short answers. Both your essays and your short answers go in the online application. Try filling out the other parts of the application. If I recall correctly, some of the sections don’t appear until you complete other ones.</p>

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<p>make an id or login here
<a href=“https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=umd[/url]”>https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=umd&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>You will find the essay at left hand side where it says essays also personal statement have to written</p>

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