Commonwealth Honors College Online Application

ESSAY QUESTIONS

1. Reflecting on your UMass Amherst experience, please describe one learning experience in a course and one learning experience outside of the classroom that challenged, motivated or inspired you. Clearly explain why these experiences were impactful. [250 words]
   
   
2. What excites you about the opportunity to engage in the creative exploration and research engagement necessary to complete an Honors Thesis? What topics might you investigate or produce through a creative activity? If possible, please identify any faculty member(s) with whom you would like to engage, and why. Answer this question with as much detail as possible to explain your plan. [300 words]
   
   
3. Please share how your personal background, range of perspectives and/or diverse experiences would serve as a source of strength that would enhance the Commonwealth Honors College community. [100 words]