Please explain your interest in your selected academic program(s).

(200 words or fewer)

The interest into political science and history stems from my experiences in Mock Trial and my
trip to Europe.
Our school reintroduced Mock Trial after a six year hiatus my senior year and I decided give it an
attempt. This decision did not disappoint. I displayed my innocence as a student accused of selling drugs
to a minor through my choice of words in reply to the lawyer accusing me. I played with my wordings
with other schools witnesses in my pursuit of acquiring information to help my case. The way the
United States justice system works fascinated me and really sparked my interest into entering that field.
During the summer of 2006, I was fortunate to be part of the People to People student
ambassador program. We traveled to England and France and had a taste of a unique European culture
that I have never experienced. My experiences have taught me that the world has turned into a
complex, dynamic and ever-changing influx of ideas and markets. The downturn of an economy, such as
that of Greece, will impact not only its surrounding countries, but the entire European Union as well. I
am infatuated by the worlds interconnectedness.



There are thousands of universities and colleges. Please share with us why you are choosing to apply
to Chapman. (200 words or fewer)
When driving through The Circle of Orange to try new delicacies or meet friend, I have always
passed Chapman University and wondered what the school embodied. Having the football banquet at
the Argyros Forum showed me a sample of the belief culture surrounding the school. When Coach
Owens spoke during the banquet, he spoke about the sense of family encompassing the school. While
every student has their own values, the characters of each all conjure a sense of respect. Chapman has
managed to combine integrity and dignity with a high academic curriculum. As a person who values
morals, the knowledge that Chapman encourages activities such as community service opportunities
plays dearly to the impact I want to make to the world.
Drawing from your past experiences and considering your future goals, how do you expect to
contribute to the Chapman community? (200 words or fewer)
As a second-generation Taiwanese American, I have experienced trying to break the
language barrier and mixing in Chinese and American culture with my life. Through trial and error, I
obtained a balance of both worlds. This fusion of two unique identities has helped me be the catalyst for
the interactions of new people. Being able to identify and help assimilate new foreign students has also
translated into other areas as well. I have friends from nearly every part of the socioeconomic scale,
ranging from conservatives to liberals, jocks to geeks and African American to Latinos. Through my
understanding of different philosophies and international beliefs, I can see myself bridging the plethora
of diverse students in Chapman and take part in research studies such as the IRES.
Chapman prides itself as a magnet for all nations. Having experienced the variety of peoples
in the world and personally being multi-cultured, I believe I can tie together the unique ethnicities and
have a lasting influence on the community.