Commonwealth Honors College Online Application

ESSAY QUESTIONS

1. Reflecting on your UMass Amherst experience, please describe two learning experiences that challenged, motivated and/or inspired you from either just your courses or from one course and one co-curricular event. Clearly explain why these experiences were impactful. [250 words]
   
   
2. What excites you about the opportunity to engage in the academic exploration and research necessary to complete an Honors Thesis? What topics might you investigate? If possible, please identify any faculty member(s) with whom you would like to work, and why. Answer this question with as much detail as possible to explain your plan. For example, do you hope to enroll in a thesis seminar or submit a proposal for an individually contracted thesis? [300 words]
   
   
3. Please share how your cultural background, range of perspectives and/or diverse experiences would serve as a source of strength as well as enhance the Commonwealth Honors College community. What do you want the selection committee to know about you? [100 words]