Pursuing Government At Cornell University: Personal Statement

Deciding upon which major I will pursue has been a challenge for me as I have been indecisive and unwilling to confine myself to a set life path. Whilst, I am enticed by literature and culture, I am not entirely sure I want to spend my life reading textbook novels, critiquing society indirectly. Furthermore, I thought the obvious path would be to pursue a law degree, however, the same issue arose: I cannot imagine merely interpreting the law rather than actively shaping it. In regards to my life, I want to live dynamically and work to enact social change. I crave an environment in which I am able to gain knowledge of society’s inner workings and conscience. Only in Government can that desire be fulfilled. Government combines my intellectual interest towards rhetoric with my passion for activism and societal change. By pursuing Government at Cornell University, I am ensuring that my ambition will be realized and met with

Once an interesting novel is finished, the reader's interaction with the characters and their lessons becomes inessential. Furthermore, personal excitement is replaced with dread when there is no one who understands and sympathizes with the individual emotions that literature spurs. Although I am aware of the power and importance renowned novels hold in society, the morals they display are simply not engaging for a modern society. Yet, I am deeply invested in the subject of rhetoric. Consistently, politicians and lobbyists must present arguments in order to successfully accomplish a goal. Therefore, an understanding of persuasion tactics is essential to success. The study of argument and manipulation of language captivates my attention as it will always be prominent and essential in a democratic society. Whilst the motifs in novels become less prevalent over time, the nature of argumentative composition satisfies my desire for perpetual