History Admission Essays Samples For Students

“Art is a proof of the existence of humankind” were the words that became my inspiration to understand and acquire arts with a whole new perspective. I was attending an Art Festival several years back where a renowned lecturer’s mentioned words paved a new path for me to follow. Although I already had an interest in the subject, his insightful lecture triggered my curiosity to gain more knowledge of art’s history and to dig into the subject for understanding it better.

After attaining Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education, I am currently in the first ...

"We shape our dwellings, and afterwards, our dwellings shape us", so says Winston Churchill (Drmardy.com) in the House of Commons in 1944. Although he said this in various different ways, sometimes referring to "dwellings" as "buildings", this statement has made a profound impact on how much I wanted to be an archaeologist. I share Churchill's view that buildings, or any forms of art or architecture, initially assume the characteristics of the maker. Soon enough, when complete, the makers adopt the meanings the creation depicts. This is exactly what happened to me with the appreciation I have for the Arts. Thus, ...

I am a big fan of history, and I very much enjoy learning about the history of American conflict, particularly the Civil War. To that end, one of the most powerful and influential figures to me is John Brown. Brown was one of the most influential figures in American Civil War history; a famed abolitionist, he led the Pottawatomie Massacre and raided Harper's Ferry, without success. Being an important white figure in the abolition movement, he has proven an important person to study when contemplating the Civil War and the fight to free the slaves. In his trial and execution, Brown ...

The work of literature that surprised me the most when a child and has been carrying on its impact on me till this moment is Grimm’s Fairy Tales. Being born and raised in Austria, I could perceive both - national and, at the same time, international spirits of their series of stories. The Grimm brothers’ perfect understanding of child’s inner world and way of thinking let them cultivate the best traits of character in me, simultaneously enriching my imagination.
At the same time Grimm’s Fairy Tales provide the readers with a set of challenges every child faces ...

Travel and Tourism Management

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In the era of the roman republic many of the rich went to spas and coastal resorts. In the ancient Chinese culture, the aristocrats went on pilgrimages to the sacred mountains and to Mount Tai in China. As the middle Ages progressed, another type of travel and tourism developed. In Christianity, Buddhism and Islam there was the category of pilgrimage in which all of the members of society became engaged. This type of travel and tourism entailed endeavoring for long voyages in order to find spiritual or physical improvement while appreciating the sights along the way. This ...

There are many reasons I wish to attend George Washington University, not the least of which being my commitment to a good education and to attending a diverse university. Given my intercultural experience, I feel I would be a very good fit for the George Washington University community. Being from South Korea, and living there most of my life until very recently, I have a great deal of knowledge regarding this unique and vibrant culture. I would consider it a great honor to offer this information and knowledge about my culture to those who would be interested, furthering the collective understanding of those who ...

If I were to select an historical figure that has had the most vibrant and direct impact on me, it would be Benjamin Franklin. An American inventor, politician, philosopher and innovator, he is a figure whose resolve and imagination I have perpetually admired. He never rested, moving from discipline to discipline in an attempt to master all of them. He held an immense curiosity about the world around him, both in nature and in his fellow man. That type of altruism and sense of exploration is something I have held dear to myself, and hope I can merely come close ...

Admission essay

Here I would like to present my top three qualities that altogether will enable me to make a significant contribution to the university community.
First of all, I would like to mention my leadership skills that I have developed being a founding member of the Invisible Crown Club, the main purpose of which is to empower young people with self-confidence. Moreover, I have spent over 250 hours volunteering for community service including team leadership at the Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary school summer camp.
In addition, I have developed strong communication skills along with critical thinking having taken a speech ...