Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?

One of my most cherished memories from my 5th-grade summer camp was the exhilarating experience of crafting my very own virtual reality goggles. My nerdy, game-loving 12-year-old self buzzed with exci

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If I could travel anywhere, I would go to...

…Antarctica on a two-week explorational cruise to visit the continent and observe wildlife. Winter is my favorite season. Although I live in [Place Redacted] I love snowy weather and visiting places d

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The most interesting fact I ever learned from research was...

…the value of ransomware using cryptocurrency is supposed to almost double between now and 2030. Ransomware, one of the most prevalent forms of crime, occurs when attackers threaten to prevent access

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In addition to my major, my academic interests include...

Entrepreneurship and Management. My goal is not only to understand the technical aspects but also to master the art of creating a product from the ground up, launching it in the real world, and ultima

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My favorite thing about last Thursday was...

…My friends and I spontaneously went to Starbucks after school to try their new fall drinks. As we hadn’t met over the summer, this was our first time spending time together in a couple of months. Dur

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Something you might not know about me is...

…Since [Name Redacted] I have had an avid passion for calligraphy, which offers me a chance to exercise a different aspect of my brain, one that isn't used as much in my STEM-focused coursework at sch

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Because we know that diversity benefits the educational experience of all students, the University of Maryland values diversity in all of its many forms. This includes (but is not limited to) racial, socioeconomic, gender, geographical, and sexual orientation. We are interested in hearing about your own individual life experiences. In a few sentences, will you please describe how you have learned, grown, been inspired or developed skills through one or more components of diversity

Hailing from an [Place Redacted]n heritage but born in the US, I initially struggled to embrace the beauty of [Place Redacted]n culture. I always wanted to fit into the American culture, however as I

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Why Purdue?

At Purdue, I aim to pursue a major in AI to gain the skills necessary to create intelligent systems with a positive impact on human society. To better understand the relationship between humans and A

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Why Major?

I perceive recent advances in computer science such as Generative AI and solutions such as ChatGPT as the most remarkable inventions in history. Throughout high school, I spent much time researching v

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Briefly discuss your reasons for pursuing the alternate major you have selected.

My computer science journey started at the age of 9 when I enrolled in a Python course at a local library. With a few lines of code, I could create delightful programs like fortune tellers and random

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Interest in pursuing division or major

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Writing - Diverse and Inclusive Community

I consider myself fortunate to have been born in [Place Redacted], the epicenter of technological innovation. Living in [Place Redacted] provides me with continuous exposure to cutting-edge advancemen

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Writing - Be Creative, Be Challenged, and Be The Solution

I perceive recent advances in computer science such as Generative AI and the introduction of solutions such as ChatGPT as the most remarkable inventions in history, although not everyone may share thi

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