Guest GhostRanger Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Scholarship essays are usually really terrible (if you've done them...you know what I'm talking about). Well I'm reading a local one that I thought was really cool, and could bring out some cool discussion. If you were to travel back in time, which ten-year period would you visit and why? What does this say about you and how would you use the information you learn from your visit? The first part of that is really interesting to think about. 10 years anytime in history. When would you go? (No I'm not trying to get you all to write it for me - I think I can write better than all of you all :P ) I don't know what I'm going to pick...but I was thinking about the founding years of really any country. Just to watch how it works. For the essay I might say America because of the bring back with you part I can say I can bring back insight about our forefathers (too cliche though now that I think about it). But seriously, to see how a country is founded out of nothing - I think it would be fascinating. Maybe watch the Mongolian Empire form. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevester77 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 The rise of the Mongolian Empire? Naa that wouldn't be for me. Too much movement and I wouldn't be able to stand in today's terms, their war crimes. Such as after sacking a city, decapitating every resident then making a mountain using their skulls. Or after a leader of a certain city wouldn't let Genghis Khan use his trade route, genghis after capturing him took molten silver and poured it into the leader's eye's and throught, making him swallow his "greed" If it were up to me, I would go back to WW2 in the Netherlands. My family back then were big in the Dutch resistance... (letting allied paratroopers land on our corn fields, using our house as a jewish safe house, disrupting nazi supply routes by blowing up their train tracks, ect.) not being a part of that is almost bittersweet. I could only wish to fight for the freedom of my country along side my family, yet not having to go through such war is nice. In the end though, WW2 is my choice. I doubt that helps you though heh.. if your into art, maybe being in paris art circles during the rise of impressionism? What are you really into? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GhostRanger Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 The rise of the Mongolian Empire? Naa that wouldn't be for me. Too much movement and I wouldn't be able to stand in today's terms, their war crimes. Such as after sacking a city, decapitating every resident then making a mountain using their skulls. Or after a leader of a certain city wouldn't let Genghis Khan use his trade route, genghis after capturing him took molten silver and poured it into the leader's eye's and throught, making him swallow his "greed" If it were up to me, I would go back to WW2 in the Netherlands. My family back then were big in the Dutch resistance... (letting allied paratroopers land on our corn fields, using our house as a jewish safe house, disrupting nazi supply routes by blowing up their train tracks, ect.) not being a part of that is almost bittersweet. I could only wish to fight for the freedom of my country along side my family, yet not having to go through such war is nice. In the end though, WW2 is my choice. I doubt that helps you though heh.. if your into art, maybe being in paris art circles during the rise of impressionism? What are you really into? Oh I'm not asking for help, just curious as to what other people think. I don't think I would want to be in the rise of the Mongolian Empire, just watch how Kahn managed to bring all the different tribes together. How he came up with his war tactics. Fascinates me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyPurpleCrayon Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 The rise of the Mongolian Empire? Naa that wouldn't be for me. Too much movement and I wouldn't be able to stand in today's terms, their war crimes. Such as after sacking a city, decapitating every resident then making a mountain using their skulls. Or after a leader of a certain city wouldn't let Genghis Khan use his trade route, genghis after capturing him took molten silver and poured it into the leader's eye's and throught, making him swallow his "greed" If it were up to me, I would go back to WW2 in the Netherlands. My family back then were big in the Dutch resistance... (letting allied paratroopers land on our corn fields, using our house as a jewish safe house, disrupting nazi supply routes by blowing up their train tracks, ect.) not being a part of that is almost bittersweet. I could only wish to fight for the freedom of my country along side my family, yet not having to go through such war is nice. In the end though, WW2 is my choice. I doubt that helps you though heh.. if your into art, maybe being in paris art circles during the rise of impressionism? What are you really into? Man, that's really awesome about your family! Ghost: I am prejudice towards ignorance, so that would explain why I appear to be so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knives669 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I'd definately like to go back to WW2. It would be so interesting to see what it was REALLY like on the battlefield as opposed to all the WW2 video games I've played. :D Or I'd go to the 60's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad4u689 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I know I should say some time long ago full of interesting and educational history... but really, I'd just want to go back to the sixties and chill with the hippies. :D Everybody hug and spread the love :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logic-is-overrated Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I'd say the current ten year period that i'm in because i'm lazy and i'd hate to be without all the modern day conveniences. I'd say I learned how smart I am for making such a choice. Of course i'd use big words. This is the way the world ends. Look at this [bleep]ing shit we're in man. Not with a bang, but with a whimper. And with a whimper, I'm splitting, Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I know I should say some time long ago full of interesting and educational history... but really, I'd just want to go back to the sixties and chill with the hippies. :D I'd want to experience Woodstock ;O Edit: And I'd want to be within a mile of the actual concert ^.^ I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyPurpleCrayon Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I know I should say some time long ago full of interesting and educational history... but really, I'd just want to go back to the sixties and chill with the hippies. :D I'd want to experience Woodstock ;O Yeah... people so stoned, riots everyhwere, car wrecks. That would be fun. :roll: Ghost: I am prejudice towards ignorance, so that would explain why I appear to be so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I know I should say some time long ago full of interesting and educational history... but really, I'd just want to go back to the sixties and chill with the hippies. :D I'd want to experience Woodstock ;O Yeah... people so stoned, riots everyhwere, car wrecks. That would be fun. :roll: From Wikipedia: However, no violence was reported and the fact that attendees were remarkably well behaved was particularly noted. ;) Research first, post later :P I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak722 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I'd definately like to go back to WW2. It would be so interesting to see what it was REALLY like on the battlefield as opposed to all the WW2 video games I've played. :D As fun as war sounds, i'd rather not risk my life and limbs just to appreciate what my ancestors did for the world. :wink: ----- Lets see, what to do... IDK, ive always wondered what the fall of communism looked like. The first gulf war also seems interesting. I know some of you guys are old enuf to remember, but I was born in 1988 so I couldn't pay attention then... And of course, i'll enjoy watching history in the making at the comfort of home and infront of a TV :wink: Wait, has cable TV been invented by then? :| The Enrichment Center reminds you that the weighted companion cube will never threaten to stab you and, in fact, cannot speak. In the event that the weighted companion cube does speak, the Enrichment Center urges you to disregard its advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I'd definately like to go back to WW2. It would be so interesting to see what it was REALLY like on the battlefield as opposed to all the WW2 video games I've played. :D As fun as war sounds, i'd rather not risk my life and limbs just to appreciate what my ancestors did for the world. :wink: Plus I don't think Knives understands that you don't just go back to the start of the level when you die :lol: I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyPurpleCrayon Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I know I should say some time long ago full of interesting and educational history... but really, I'd just want to go back to the sixties and chill with the hippies. :D I'd want to experience Woodstock ;O Yeah... people so stoned, riots everyhwere, car wrecks. That would be fun. :roll: From Wikipedia: However, no violence was reported and the fact that attendees were remarkably well behaved was particularly noted. ;) Research first, post later :P Sorry for wiki. I know someone that went. There were riots in the street, and traffic was backed up for days on end. According to my source. Rioting did take place, and there was violence. There is violence at concerts nowadays, of course there was back then. :P Ghost: I am prejudice towards ignorance, so that would explain why I appear to be so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knives669 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I'd definately like to go back to WW2. It would be so interesting to see what it was REALLY like on the battlefield as opposed to all the WW2 video games I've played. :D As fun as war sounds, i'd rather not risk my life and limbs just to appreciate what my ancestors did for the world. :wink: Plus I don't think Knives understands that you don't just go back to the start of the level when you die :lol: What if you have extra lives? No game over! ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak722 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I'd definately like to go back to WW2. It would be so interesting to see what it was REALLY like on the battlefield as opposed to all the WW2 video games I've played. :D As fun as war sounds, i'd rather not risk my life and limbs just to appreciate what my ancestors did for the world. :wink: Plus I don't think Knives understands that you don't just go back to the start of the level when you die :lol: What if you have extra lives? No game over! ^_^ The Allied Admins doesnt allow hacking in their servers. :wink: The Enrichment Center reminds you that the weighted companion cube will never threaten to stab you and, in fact, cannot speak. In the event that the weighted companion cube does speak, the Enrichment Center urges you to disregard its advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
____ Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Keep dreaming Kayla :P Maybe I should come with in case you run into trouble :P Although if I could just be a spectator to event - I'd pick the gallipoli landing. You hear stories about that but I really want to know what it was actually like. If I was part of said event then I dunno... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faux Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Go back to the age of the dinasaurs and make my mark. Maybe even take an egg from an island 8) :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 When we were Kings. Ali, Malcolm X, Foreman, Rumble in Jungle, Luther King etc. This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy500fan Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 i think greek or roman times would be fun to see. but i wouldnt know which decade to go so i would probably pick something like 1775-1785 usa. watch the forefathers fight for our freedom, then tell them most of it is gone right before i leave :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 i think greek or roman times would be fun to see. but i wouldnt know which decade to go so i would probably pick something like 1775-1785 usa. watch the forefathers fight for our freedom, then tell them most of it is gone right before i leave :D Actually I'd pick the time just after that. The bit where Daniel Day Lewis kicks your wagon :D This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiden2k2 Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 I would undoubtably join Jesse and Frank James. I'm related to them almost directly, and apparently they were really fun guys to be around when they weren't . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adolpha Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 the spanish inquisition. is this a liberal organization? if so, i suggest talking about fear and connecting it to 9/11 and the situation today. [Jarkan (retired)]-[2001-2003][Adolpha (retired)]-[2003-2004] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GhostRanger Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 the spanish inquisition. is this a liberal organization? if so, i suggest talking about fear and connecting it to 9/11 and the situation today. Its a University so its fairly liberal. Not radical though. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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