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Anuva Fellner

Mrs. Compton

AP Language and Composition

1 June 2016

College Essay

Everyone has a special quality or trait that they can use to help improve a specific

field. In the field of design, many characteristics need to be present in order to create a

design never seen before, such as motivation or creativity. However, the biggest trait one

can possess in this field in order to be the most successful is openness. When I traveled to

Ghana, I had to be open to the new culture and be willing to learn and accept the fact that

I wouldnt be able to act certain ways due to cultural barriers. By being willing to learn

how to act in the Ghanaian culture, I was able to respect their culture even more and learn

about problems from their perspective. With openness comes the acceptance of new ideas

and ways of living rather than one living in a world with a single island occupied by that

single individual.

Traveling to different parts of the world has allowed me to become aware and

open to new ways of perceiving and presenting ideas in a unique way. Ive learned of

ways I can incorporate different cultures into my perspective: a symbolic color or

structure, a different view on a controversial issue, or the importance of certain objects

over the other. Being aware of the different opinions around me has allowed me to reflect

and try to incorporate others views into my perspective to appeal to the majority. Even

within my community Ive met many different people who express different values that

have played a role in determining my outlook and creativity. In many of the clubs and
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activities I contribute to, I use these different perspectives to create artistic ways to

approach our goals. For instance, I am currently taking part in designing a new logo for

the 2016 Irish Music Festival. By being open to accepting the values of those living in

Wake Forest and those of Irish background, Im able to appeal to the majority of the

community and therefore make the festival a tremendous success.

By attending NCSU School of Design, not only will I be fulfilling my dreams of

becoming a part of the wolfpack family, I will be able to expand my knowledge on new

ideas or techniques and share my perspective on topics to others who will hopefully use

my opinions to elaborate on their artistic visions. The diverse community that State has is

a necessity for a future designer like me in order to gain an understanding of others

values. A designer does not cave into the peer pressure that society pushes on him or her,

but simply takes others opinions and turns it into a deeper meaning that can appeal to all

and get a unique message across. With my ability to be open to new ideas, challenges,

experiences, or anything else that State can provide for me, I will be able to further my

career as a designer and hopefully make an impact on communities around the world.

Imagine a jubilant world where designers are able to create extravagant products that

show the communities the impact one can have if they accept the perspectives of others.