Society can't function if everyone is the same. Hence we have diversity in society which isn't only reflected in the cultural activities but also in the different economic activities that are undertaken by the members of the society. I have always dreamed of studying in an environment where I will get to meet people from different backgrounds, people who have different understanding of life, people who have different priorities and different ways of thought. I feel that this will help me to understand what life is really about and how one's view changes as he experiences diversity. It will also help me academically as I'll get to learn so many different things from so many different people. The environment I get to study in will definitely shape my outlook. I think that studying in X University will allow me to experience something that I believe to be essentially necessary if I wish to succeed in life. Studying is not just about focusing on the area of your interest. It's much more. One can’t be called educated just because he holds degrees and specializes in one or two subjects. Studying is about learning about yourself, about getting to know who you are and how you relate with everyone else. It's about extirpating the ego that breeds arrogance and ignorance. If I can't appreciate the importance of "others" in society than there is no point in studying. I strongly feel that X University has that kind of environment and I will definitely benefit from the two-and-a-half centuries of tradition and heritage that celebrates diversity, community and achievement. I also feel that studying in X will enable me to experience The American Dream. I'll get to meet people who like me believe in The American dream, believe that America always provides opportunity for those who work hard and believe that America has always welcomed the other. America's proud history of civil rights movement and most recently the election of an African American president is a good example of this and it couldn't have been possible without the intellectual contribution made by institutions like X. The mixing of different people and diverse ideas in institutions like X is today reflected in the mainstream American society. But of course, it's not just me who stands to gain from studying in an institution like X. American and its social and economic institutions have gained from people flocking there and I don't see my case being any different. I'm sure that my presence in X will enhance and strengthen the diversity in the community. Also, I come from South Asia and South Asia is place where there are many different cultures and religions have lived side by side for time immemorial. My experience is bound to add to the flavor. I believe that if I'm given the chance to study in X I can give back to community much that I will learn. I'll contribute to society physically, economically and intellectually. I grew up in a country where the education system not only fails to provide us with up to date scientific innovations but also takes a seriously flawed approach towards teaching science or any other subject. Students have to face considerable hardship due to lack of educational tools and qualified teachers. Despite all these problems I managed to secure a place among the top 5000 students out of the more than 800000 students who received the best grades in the 2009 National exam. I believe that the community will only gain by giving me the opportunity.