Essay On Why I Chose Virginia Tech

At the beginning of the last semester at my community college, I had to make a major decision, “Where do I want to go next?” I understand the importance of education that will help reach my professional dream of becoming a Marketing Professional, so I want to choose a distinguished school that can help me reach that dream. After extensive of research, I had decided that I want to go to the University of Maryland. And these are the reasons why I chose to go to the University of Maryland:

Noted authors, Brandon Chambers, is quoted saying, “If you are going to fear anything fear success. Think about what you are doing and when you succeed what life you will have.” There are several different reasons why I could stay home, work and not go to college; I could go to work every day and make more money for the house, it’s easier, and I would be less stressed. Now, on the other hand there are many reasons why I should go to school; such as further my education, make my family proud, and make myself proud. I am attending college for several different reasons. One reason is to further my education. I hate feeling like I don’t know something, I like being the person everyone comes to for information. Also, because I want to

Speaking is form of art that can either be a natural gift or a practiced talent. Much like there are several different ways a person can draw: cartooning, free hand, or realistic, there are many ways in which a person can speak. Nikki Giovanni’s speech “We Are Virginia Tech” makes people cry, rejoice, and move on. A speech is one form of art that can evoke these types of emotions from people.

I am a dedicated, caring individual committed to improving the world around me. My dedication to achieving goals, be it academic or in extracurricular activities, has shown time and time again that I will not give up until I meet the goal, even in the face of adversity. I believe that commitment to goals is a valuable quality I could use to contribute to the community. I plan to join clubs that UCF offer students to work with and contribute to the UCF community. I believe working with my fellow peers to be an important and enriching aspect of college life. I am always willing to help someone in need or point them in the

2. Briefly describe the reasons for your campus/site choice and comment on one or two factors that are most important to you in choosing where you wish to pursue your medical education. (Max. 1000 characters)

There are a multitude of reasons I want to attend Virginia Tech, but being reduced to five, I would have to choose the college atmosphere as my top reason. I would love to participate in and enjoy Virginia Tech’s massive football games that are full of life and excitement. The school spirit would truly enhance my experience around the campus and in my social life as well. The second reason is because I want to major in an engineering field, and Virginia Tech is a stellar school for this aspiration. The college’s prestigious ranking in engineering fields is more than enough to convince me to attend. Another reason I want to attend Virginia Tech is because it is my ambition to genuinely love my career path, and I think Virginia Tech is an ideal

Western Oregon is a standard 4-year, medium sized college. It is located in the small, rural town of Monmouth, but only 10 miles from an urban city. Being primarily residential, Western Oregon brings a certain family vibe, which they claim you cannot find anywhere else. Many students say that their favorite part of Western Oregon is the size, since it gave them more one-on-one time with their professors. There are a total of eighty-three majors. Before financial aid and any scholarship money are entered the tuition is $8,274 for in-state students, while out-of-state student’s tuition is $21,759.

Virginia Tech has been the home for both my brothers through their mechanical engineer degree and their transformation into responsible and hardworking young adults. I am the third of my family to attend Virginia Tech and even before I was accepted the campus already felt like a second home to me. I know the campus extremely well due to the many visits made and the rural location is quite calming and therapeutic when overwhelmed with stress. The distance from my home puts my mind at ease due to the fact that I always have an opportunity to return home if any major problems arise at home. The entire environment given to me by attending Virginia Tech allows a tranquil learning experience where I will be able to complete my short term goal of rapidly adapting to college life and focus on pursuing my chosen major.

The life event that was chosen was a sad, awful tragedy that struck the Northern Virginia Community as well as the rest of the world. In 2007, a 5th year student named Cho entered Virginia Tech with multiple weapons. He decided to shoot and attack 30 students and faculty members. Finally, ending his life before the police had the chance to intervene. Cho also sent a video to NBC News of himself ranting about “wealthy brats” as well as other topics (HistoryChannel, 2007). There were multiple arguments about the issue of Virginia Tech not sending out a warning of Cho’s first two victims, which were thought of as an alone domestic fight. However, after multiple other shots fired the news of the massacre aired in schools worldwide.

During this stressful season of college applications, I feel that I have an advantage over my classmates. The majority are terrified, searching desperately for a school for them. I, however, am calm. I have been a Hokie fan for my entire life, and dreamed of attending the university for nearly that long. My family is constantly traveling to Blacksburg to cheer on the football team or to enjoy the local food, and I know that nothing would make my mother prouder than seeing me graduate from her alma mater one day. Even if I had no prior connection to Virginia Tech, I would have eventually decided it was the right place for me. It has a beautiful campus full of innovative and wonderfully diverse students. If someone has an ingenious idea that

Westmont College is a small, liberal arts college located in the beautiful Santa Barbara, California. The college only offers bachelor’s degrees. Westmont is a standard four year college. They are nondenominational and encourage their students to live out a Christian life. They supply Christian-based studies. An interesting fact is that 78% of financial needs are met! Serious crime (per 1000 students per year) is a shocking 17.06, drug or weapon incidents are 2.22, and alcohol encounters are 14.83. Santa Barbara is considered a fairly safe place so seeing these statistics is quite surprising!

Georgia Tech has always been a dream for me. I don't know why but looking at letters and e-mails that I have received make me feel like I would fit in just by walking on the campus. I know that I can succeed here, and that everyone will help me along the "yellow brick road" of success. Ha, get it, one of the colors is yellow. This is a place where I can research and learn what is needed to continue on in life. My uncle was the one person that really persuaded me to apply. He knew that I could succeed here, and he never even went to Tech. Overall, this is where I know I will

I am currently a freshman at the College of Charleston and my life so far has been great! College life is quite a transition from high school, but I am definately enjoying it. The first few weeks of this semester were kind of a struggle for me because I was away from home and had to figure out how to do everything by myself. In addition to that I had to get in the routine of classes, network with new friends, and get familiar with the campus. I am also involved with our school’s Bonner Leader Program, which is a four-year civic leadership and development program highlighted by regular training and reflection activities, along with the requirement of 200 service hours per year. Through this program, I got the opportunity of interning with Coastal

In my search to discover the best environment to continue my studies I have come across many schools. While I have been impressed by each, Virginia Tech is the only to have genuinely captured my attention. Spending a night with the Corps was the single greatest experience of my life and has led me to pursue not only Virginia Tech but the Corps as well. Being exposed to reputable college students chasing their dreams has influenced me to do the same. If their presence was able to impact me so strongly, what can I achieve after four years of being surrounded by the Corps of Cadets? An institution built on distinguished students of high moral value is unquestionably the conclusion of my college pursuit. Virginia Tech is where I belong.

I have not only had opportunities to get involved in my community, but also to excel in my studies. I have able to receive the CISE grant in Spring 2016 and had the opportunity to work with a PhD student examining an endangered species, the pygmy madtom (SO COOL). From that experience, I am able to present my research at the Tennessee Academy of Science and also working on getting published in a scientific journal. All of this would not be possible without the support and encouragement for faculty of Tennessee Tech. I have never met more supportive and genuinely friendly people than being here on campus.