JavaScript is required to use Bungie.net

OffTopic

Surf a Flood of random discussion.
12/8/2013 6:59:35 AM
4

Is this college essay idea acceptable?

So for a college essay, I have to answer If you were given funding for a small engineering project, what would you do? So my idea was basically how to improve airsoft guns. I'd approach it from an engineering perspective only (what is the problem, how can I fix it), not from an entertainment perspective or argumentative perspective. Everyone I've talked to has said the solution I have is actually a really good idea. HOWEVER, two people have given me these... complaints. 1) It's too immature. Improving airsoft guns doesn't improve society; it's a toy, it's weird to have this much knowledge about a toy (coming from someone who's job is to write about obscure fashion). 2) Airsoft guns are related to guns, an extremely controversial topic, with violent connotations. If this kid knows much about airsoft guns, is he also obsessed with guns and possibly violent? These two people have huge biases against airsoft (1 thinks it's stupid, 2 is EXTREMELY anti-gun). Everyone else says it's fine and it shows I have passions, problem solving skills, and ability to manipulate machinery, all positive attributes of an aspiring engineer. However, these others are friends, and my friends think like me. I'd like to hear some other people's perspective. Is it too "dangerous" to write a college essay on improving airsoft guns?

Posting in language:

 

Play nice. Take a minute to review our Code of Conduct before submitting your post. Cancel Edit Create Fireteam Post

View Entire Topic
  • Edited by Vicex: 12/8/2013 7:03:28 AM
    I think it's a pretty dumb topic to write on for the class. You should write about something more relevant to the course or prompt. Air-soft is a fairly simple thing that does not require much thought.

    Posting in language:

     

    Play nice. Take a minute to review our Code of Conduct before submitting your post. Cancel Edit Create Fireteam Post

    4 Replies
    You are not allowed to view this content.
    ;
    preload icon
    preload icon
    preload icon