Math REU Personal Statement

As a transfer student, I gained many experience and knowledge with the most diverse professors and helped me gain many more curiosity. In my first year of college, I went in as a biology major without looking at the other fields that could grab my attention. Then going through my second year, chemistry came into my interest. After getting into Chemistry I and II, I have decided to minor in

My home is only 35 minutes from the university. Living this close provided me with the choice to live at home and lighten the load of my growing student loans. Going to USI would give me the chance to be more involved in my brother’s life and watch him grow up. Another positive was the ability to have networking connections for my future career in the Evansville area. I plan to stay in Southern Indiana when I am older and attending school in Evansville will provide me with connections to hospitals and therapy departments where I aspire to eventually be employed. The main concern keeping me from deciding right away to transfer, was that I had already signed an apartment lease in Bloomington which I could not get out of. Unless I could find somebody to take over my lease, I would find myself stuck in Bloomington the following

I felt as though I didn’t really love what I was studying, that I wasn’t really connecting with other students who shared my academic interests, and that my options were limited when it came to exploring things I really had an interest in, such as community/public health. I want to transfer to George Mason because of the multicultural campus community, the excellent academic programs, and because of Mason’s ideal location. My uncle, Eugene Koranteng, attended Mason after coming from Ghana to the USA, and made his mark as a triple jump record holder. He told me that he wouldn’t change a thing about his college experience! I also have friends who attend George Mason and share with me new people they’ve met, as well as new cultures they’ve learned about and embraced! Although Mason’s campus is large, George Mason still keeps class sizes small. I have realized in going to CNU that a small campus is great, but when a campus is so small, the people tend to be homogeneous. At Mason, I know that there is so much to do, to learn, as well as, so many different people to

Growing up in Jersey City has allowed me to grow up in an environment like this. Jersey City not only allows one to understand other cultures, but also enables us to interact and live with people from a variety of different backgrounds. Rutgers most unique qualities is that it offers a culturally assorted campus. Along with its diversity, another reason why I would like to become a student at Rutgers University under the Criminal Justice program is because I have heard my brother and many other students talk about their classes. I have heard them passionately speak about rebuilding the Criminal Justice Program and their dedication to it is inspiring, which I feel is something I wish to be a part of. I eventually hope to run for a position for the club in the future. With Rutgers being ranked top 10 in the nation, it is among the elite in our country. With the ranking of being in the Top 10, it will help me excel in my education and strive to reaching my

As Ernie Harwell once quoted: “It's time to say goodbye, but I think goodbyes are sad and I'd much rather say hello. Hello to a new adventure.” This quote sums up the feelings that come to mind as I fill out this application to transfer to Rutgers New Brunswick. My experience so far at Rutgers has taught me a lot about myself, and the people around me. It taught me that I am a part of a bigger picture, and each of us as individuals have a huge impact on the society around us. However, I have come to peace that it is time to move on from the Newark campus and pursue my degree at Rutgers New Brunswick School of Arts and Sciences. New Brunswick would be a more logical option for my studies due to a shorter commute from home, and a better computer science program.

It is without a doubt, attending Rutgers University brings prestige to your name, and distinguishes you from the competition. With over two hundred and fifty years of rich history, Rutgers has been proudly represented by alumni as they continue into their career paths. Dating back to 1766 when Rutgers was first established, notable Rutgers alumni through the years have ranged from politicians such as Elizabeth Warren or Chris Christie to businessmen like David Stern, or even athletes such as Carli Lloyd. It is without a doubt, that Rutgers provides exceptional education as seen through what these alumni have been able to achieve. It is due to the combination of history and high level of education that I believe will help me achieve my career goals.

The diversity of NC State would benefit me by allowing me to experience new relationships and skills. I learn and develop through my experiences, and the mixture of the campus, culture, and nearby cities would give me that growth. These new opportunities

A Rutgers education will not only allow me to grow as a college student but as a person overall. Graduating from Rutgers will hold a greater value in the outside world when I apply for jobs as this university has many well-known schools like the Business School or the School or Arts and Sciences. Since Rutgers is well known for their programs, this would allow me to be able to excel in my major of choice and be able to take different classes that would allow for my knowledge to grow more than it would at Rowan University. The classes that Rutgers will offer compared to Rowan would challenge me to work harder and push my limits in order for me to grow and succeed as a person. Having a Rutgers education will help my career goals because while I am there, I will have many opportunities to join clubs and organizations that interest me. Since I plan on

Whether it was how a concept applies to the real world or a full-on mathematical proof, this deep understanding is a goal of mine. I want to be an instructor who can augment any student’s curiosity. Excitingly, some of the listed elective courses could boost my pedagogical capacity to do so in the subject matter I hope to teach one day. For example, I could follow differential equations with either Math 404 or 471, both offering opportunities to learn applications and problem-solving skills. Also, I could take Math 420, a proof-based class that explores the concepts of linear algebra, a common undergraduate

At Rutgers, I want to prove that a prestigious university will shape me into becoming an exceptional student. Rutgers signifies enforcing competition, it is the education I yearn to become successful. I abhor the feeling of not being asked to do better, in other words,

My biggest reason as to why I wish to transfer is that I simply wish to continue my education. The school I am currently attending only offers degrees up to an associates and after this year I will have attended for five semesters. However, at the end of this year I will not graduate with an associates but that was my intention from the beginning. The reason why I wanted to start off at a community college was so I could have a chance to discover exactly what career I wanted to go into and what would best suit me and these past two years have helped me to do so. I have decided to apply as a biology major with a focus in medical. My objective of attending a four year school is to graduate with my bachelors and then attend graduate school to

With a third of our students experiencing the transfer process (Simone, 2014), we cannot afford to ignore the struggles of transfer students. Currently, there is no statewide transfer system in place and, as we have demonstrated, this creates many barriers for students hoping to achieve their goal of higher education and disproportionately impacts students from minoritized identities and first-generation students.

I sat and thought about this particular essay prompt for quite a while before I conjured up a viable answer - how does transferring schools help me achieve my objectives? After two remarkable semesters of midterms and finals, the Common App transfer prompt successfully stumped me. It encouraged me to sit back and reflect upon what I had experienced as a freshman, and what I learned in those two short semesters. In the simplest sense, transferring is a revolution of sorts; it's a major revisit of a critical decision you once made as a senior in high school. Even so, it was difficult for me to come to terms with the fact that my school of choice was not the perfect fit. I've learned so many valuable lessons that have helped me

I want to transfer to Elon for a variety of reasons. One reason being that when I toured the school about two years ago I loved it. I originally wanted to go to Elon last year, as it was my first choice for a school, and I got waitlisted. At that time I had already been accepted by SCAD which was my close second choice, and had offered me scholarship money, so I decided to go there instead of only maybe getting in for Elon. During my freshman year at SCAD though, I still thought about how much I liked Elon and how it would have probably been a better fit for me. Not only that but I also decided that a career in the arts was not right for me and that I would be happier at a more traditional college. And so I Decided against going back to SCAD

ELAC’s Transfer Fairs typically feature 40-60 regionally accredited universities and colleges, including many CSU and UC campuses, numerous private universities, and some of out of state schools. I had the responsibility of visiting different classrooms this week to inform students of our upcoming events as well the service we offer in the Transfer Center. I highly emphasized to students to attend the university transfer fair, I informed students that it was a way to meet university representatives. I also advised students that in preparation for the university transfer fair they should write down a list of questions that they wish to ask the representatives. For instance, does the school have the major that you are interested in pursuing as well as questions regarding resources available for transfer students. Because as I shared with students that the information they gather combined with the assistance that you will receive from your transfer counselor can help you make the transfer decision that is best for