I can recall the very moment that I knew The University of Alabama at Birmingham was the perfect choice for me. It was about a year ago and I was, in fact, sitting in on one of Dr. Hamilton`s General Chemistry II lectures as a part of a tour that I was on. I remember sitting there and thinking of all that I had seen on the tour and feeling completely at home. It also ironic because I am in that very class this semester. It is so crazy how much can change in one year. “Months are different in college, especially freshman year. Too much happens. Every freshman month equals six regular months.” This is a quote from one of my all time favorite books, Fangirl, and it really resonates with me. It sure does not feel like only six months have passed …show more content…
When looking at prospective colleges, I not only sought those with prestigious academic records, but I also looked at the environment and the ambiance of the schools. I loved that UAB was such a beautiful college campus right in the middle of city. I knew that attending an urban college would be a unique experience that I would not be able to receive many other places. I also noticed that UAB was experiencing a period of rich growth. I could feel the excitement in the air and could not pass up an opportunity to be apart of …show more content…
I plan on joining a research lab in the fall and finding even more ways to get involved on campus. Another thing people do not realize about UAB is the quality of student life. Despite being largely a commuter campus, there is always something to do on campus and new people to meet. Everyone is different but it`s not hard to find some commonalties when talking to my fellow Blazers. Whether in the elevator, Starbucks line, or even the laundry room, I can always find someone new to meet and learn their
UNC Charlotte has made a significant impact on my undergraduate career because this campus has an abundance of resources, a helpful staff, a diverse atmosphere, and plenty of opportunities for campus involvement. This university has a variety of staff, all of which have been helpful in my college experience. They are excellent about working with students so they can gain the most out of their educational experience. For example, when I have sought out more information on which portion of Spain to go to, so that I may improve my Spanish fluency, my professor was extremely helpful. She sat down with me and explained about what it is like living in Spain, tips for where to go, and what to expect from the different regions. This valuable information
In general, Talladega College is a private college where it has several historic buildings from the old days. The college provides opportunities for students to know what their potential is. There are opportunities in this school, like art, business, social work, and education, where you make the best of it. The reason I chose Talladega College is because there is some intriguing historical background, it provides some good academics, and the campus is historical. Talladega college is not just a place to work, it’s a place that gives you an opportunity to explore in life.
One thing I needed in my college of choice was that it had to be small because I knew I would be able to focus better. My first choice, Towson University, was a large school and all my friends currently go there, but God, and my perspicacious mother, clearly knew I should not go there because of the countless distractions that would have hindered my success. The small atmosphere of Catawba enabled them to have a family style relationship all around campus. I am used to this family style because it reminded me of my high school. Another reason I chose to enroll at Catawba was because of its six hour distance away from my home known as the DMV, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, area. I have been in that area all my life and living somewhere else for I think would be greatly beneficial to my development as a person and would broaden my perspective. The other aspect of moving away from where you have been all your life is that you have to leave behind all your family and friends and that is one of the hardest parts. However, you will have a newfound appreciation for them that
I have attended my current school, City Honors in Buffalo, NY, since the 7th grade. While I cherish the education and experiences I gained during my six years there, my graduating class is very small and I feel ready to move forward, grow and utilize new opportunities. When I started my college search, I knew I wanted to attend a large, diverse university with strong academics and an energetic and enthusiastic setting.
I have spent time after time thinking which college would be right for me in terms of academic opportunities pertaining to the career I wish to pursue. Now after all this time I am absolutely certain that the university is the college for me. It has everything I would want in terms of college and learning environment. The welcoming atmosphere, the superb campus, and the opportunities that a young adult about to enter the real world is searching for. I cannot envision myself at no other place than the university of south Alabama.
When I go off to college I plan to go to a college that fits me. College is important for anyone’s career, and I want to be successful. That is why the university I attend has to feel right, and inspire me to succeed. Washington University in St. Louis does that for me. WashU makes me challenge myself, and ensures me that it is the perfect place to go. Some of the university’s great qualities include their majors, the location, and the community.
For most of my first year in college I felt lost and alone; I was not really involved with clubs or organizations until my second year at Miami Dade Honors College and I don’t want to have that same experience while attending FIU. I know that being part of the Honors College at FIU will benefit me because of the tight knit community, but it is always good to have friends and communicate with people from all backgrounds. After breaking through my shell, I have learned that I enjoy other people’s company.
The main reason I see UCF as one of the best colleges for myself is the campus’s distance away from my home. The UCF campus is within driving distance of where I currently live, allowing me to live in the same house while I attend all my classes each day. Reputation has also always been important to me when looking for a college. If a place does not have a good reputation, I do not see much reason to give it a chance. However, UCF is known as one of the biggest colleges in the US and one of the most successful. I also had two friends attend UCF, one for the exact same major as I plan to go for and one that took a very similar major. Both of them have highly recommended UCF for the major I wish to take. Though having this kind of reputation is nice, I was told multiple times to visit the campus myself because not every college is made for everyone. So, I took a tour of UCF on a school sponsored trip and found everything I had heard to be true. The campus was beautiful and the staff were all very kind. After spending the day on the campus I knew this college, after everything I had heard and where it was located, was the one I wanted to
Meeting new people with a common goals and interests will help me establish lifelong friendships that will be there for me when I am in need. Also, meeting people knowing that we are in it together will bring up our drive and motivation to work hard and succeed in life. I want to be a part of a campus with a great community and high involvement in activities.
Through attending the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, I could offer the school itself, my community, and my classmates so much through my determination and dedication to pursue my degree in nursing. It is my dream to someday for hard enough in school to become a registered nurse so that I can give back to everyone around me. There is nothing that I love more than helping people. By attending UACCB, I will be able to fulfill my dream in helping others and improving the health of our citizens.
As a freshman at UNCW, I was starting out in a new place for the very first time, away from my friends and family. So many different thoughts were running through my mind like “How do I make friends.” Maybe I could join different clubs and organizations around campus. I found myself wanting sign up for sorority recruitment, to see what Greek life was about here at UNCW.
I will never forget the first time I came across the University of Maryland. My family had recently moved to Hyattsville and we were driving past campus. I found myself in awe of the immensity of the campus. I observed students walking by, blissful with life and their bright futures ahead; I knew in that moment that this was where I wanted to be. Maryland has been my dream school for as long as I can remember and this is the reason I aspire in transferring.
After a hectic first semester at the community college, I began to find myself. I realized that the four-year university I wanted to attend initially, would have not been a good fit for me. Being part of different student organizations and creating connections with my professors at the community college is what helped me find what I was really looking for. I wanted a place where I felt like I mattered and not a school with fifty thousand students where I would just feel like a number. The additional semester I got to stay home, I was able to do more research and find a university where I would fit in and connect with.
In 1817, Congress divided the Mississippi Territory into two parts. The eastern part was set up as the Alabama Territory. President James Monroe appointed Dr. William Wyatt Bibb, of Georgia, Governor of the Alabama Territory. The first Alabama territorial legislature met at St. Stephen 's, located in Washington County, Alabama. As it 's first official act, a petition was sent to the National Congress asking that the Federal Government give financial aid to internal improvements. The Alabama Territory had a short life, for it was organized merely as a step towards statehood. On March 2, 1819, Congress authorized the territorial legislature to make arrangements for a constitutional convention to draw up a constitution for a proposed state of Alabama.
A big school or small, public or private, urban or rural; these are just a few of the many difficult deciding factors I faced during my college selection. At the height of my selection process, I had applied to ten schools ranging across all those factors. I was completely unsure of what I wanted to do with my life yet and had no idea what type of school I wanted. My mind wasn’t set enough on the future and I was too worried about getting through high school and working my full-time job. As it got closer to spring, I had to start making some decisions. Ultimately, I narrowed my deciding process to three factors to specifically analyze to make the right decision. Beginning with reputation, followed by student life, and lastly the financial cost to attend.