In an apparent move to appeal to a new generation, Tufts University is including the following question as one of the essay options on their college application:
The ancient Romans started it when they coined the phrase “Carpe diem.” Jonathan Larson proclaimed “No day but today!” and most recently, Drake explained You Only Live Once (YOLO). Have you ever seized the day? Lived like there was no tomorrow? Or perhaps you plan to shout YOLO while jumping into something in the future. What does #YOLO mean to you?
Certainly, they are hoping to relate better to the students, and give the University a “hip” feel. Certainly, the question is a good one, conceptually: Live in the moment, go out and do it….feed your butterflies**. Unfortunately, the inclusion of the already antiquated [hashtag]YOLO might take away the credibility of the question entirely, depending on who you ask.
How do you think this question will affect the responses the university receives on its applications? Was this a smart move?
Full story at Huffington Post.
