In the essay "Hidden Intellectualism" the author Gerald Graff explains how he conveys his street smarts into his intellectual life. ... To become a model a college degree is not required, or even recommended. ... Also, why would these models get a college education when they could just hire an agent to do all of the strenuous work for them? ... Even while watching a modern day NFL game they introduce the players with what college they went to. ... Things like the advancement of medical technology that will make a substantial difference in the grand scheme of the world are pushed to t...

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Desired Program: M.S. Chemical Engineering. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Coming from a society where engineers are highly respected and looked up to and being a son of a mechanical engineer, it was instinctive for me to aspire to be an engineer. I consider myself fortunate to ha...

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As a college student, as with any walk of life, my days are fraught with change and countless decisions regarding my future. ... Immanuel Kant proudly proclaims in his essay "An Answer to the Question: What is Enlightenment?" ... Perhaps instead of "the love of wisdom," philosophy should be called "the love and application of wisdom," for this is the true purpose of philosophy and this is what is required of every man to lead a good life free from the fetters of dependence. ...

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