My School Experience

During my two last years of high school, i've been in contact with a lot of colleges and universities. Many of which don’t get my attention. Throughout my whole high school years, there was only one college that i wanted to go to, Liberty University. I have heard so many wonderful things about Liberty and what i loved the most was that it was a christian school. Liberty had the number one thing that i am looking for in a college, that is a christian school, but many of my other things that i look for in a college where just not there. I used to live in Florida approximately 11 years ago and let me tell you, it's hard not to miss the sunshine state. Liberty is in Virginia, a state where it doesn't feel like home. When i received a brochure

I grew up going to Spanish immersion school with people of all backgrounds, and It’s very important to me to attend a school that is representative of the entirety of the US population. Continuously, I have always been drawn to learning about different cultures, and I wanted to attend a school where I could learn about new culture from my peers. Tulane having one of the most geographically diverse student bodies would offer me the opportunity to work with people with an extensive array of

Being raised in a small town, I’ve always adored New Orleans. I find myself captivated by the scene, restaurants, festivals, and general vibe of the location. Being at Tulane would offer me easy access to a city I’ve already fallen in love with, all the while not taking me too far away from home.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison struck my eye from the very first time I stepped on campus. It was a beautiful morning in November; the air was brisk, the sun was shining, and the leaves were just beginning to fall. Being from Arizona, there were only two seasonal weather patterns that existed: really hot with a nice, cool winter. I had loved every second at home, but I was ready to experience something new.

A couple months back I met with a Tulane Admissions representative who first sparked my interest in the college. She opened my eyes, and made me ponder the reality that I could actually see myself as part of the school. Compared to the other schools that were also being represented (NYU, University of Miami, Georgia Tech, and the George Washington University), Tulane grab my interests the most. Before attending the information session about the colleges, I can honestly say I had never heard of Tulane. However, the representative did such an amazing job informing us about the

I have a big family, and it gets tough sometimes for us to pay for everything. My mother would like to visit me in college and for me to come home for the holidays, and that would definitely be possible with Washington University. There is also the culture that lies within the city. St. Louis has plenty of sites to visit, shop, and tour. On a good day you can go see the City Museum where there is an obstacle course for adults called the Monstrocity, ten story slides, and always something new to see. There is also the Gateway Ark, the Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Factory, the Samuel Cupples House, and countless other sites. After seeing everything I can go eat with my friends or family at one of the restaurants. With everything there is to do in St. Louis I could never be

When I think of New Orleans, I am overcome with emotion, as there are no words that can truly capture the feeling I associate with the city. Growing up, my family drove to Louisiana at least twice a year to visit my father’s college hometown of Lake Charles, and every time, regardless of how hectic our schedules were, my sister and I would convince our parents to drive the extra couple of hours to what we considered the epitome of all things wonderful- New Orleans. During these visits, I sought to immerse myself in the vibrant and completely unique culture of the city. From walking through the French Quarter to shoveling jambalaya into my mouth, New Orleans provided me with an escape from the mundane small town life that I was accustomed to.

I am interested in attending Tulane University because of its academic and social opportunities as well as its location. Tulane has strong history, theatre, and dance departments. It is important to me that I go to a university where I can receive the best possible education in the areas that interest me. I am also interested in Tulane because it is a school where it is very easy to double major and minor. I have a lot of interests, and I think college is the time for me to explore them. The admissions counselor I spoke with told me that 70% of Tulane students have a minor, 33% have a double major, and some students even have a triple major. I think this also shows that Tulane is the type of school that attracts ambitious students with a variety of interests. Additionally, I like that the core curriculum at Tulane allows students to investigate different areas of interests and to possibly find a new direction for themselves. The admissions counselor I spoke to also discussed that around 1/3 of Tulane students study abroad. This appeals to me because I would like to be able to go study theatre in Europe. Furthermore, I have been studying Spanish for over seven years, so I am interested in study abroad in Spain where I could be completely immersed in the language.

I somehow managed to visit Tulane of what I most certainly feel was the hottest day of the year. While walking around campus on my tour, I was positive I would faint. Despite this, however, I still fell in love with Tulane and the surrounding city of New Orleans. I have always loved history and if one thing can be said about New Orleans it is certainly not lacking any history. While exploring the French Quarter and the Garden District I became fascinated with the rich culture bursting at every turn. The ghost stories, the voodoo magic, the music, and even just the colorful atmosphere all filled me with intrigue. Tulane seems to mirror that rich culture I so value. With its strong connections to New Orleans, given the extensive community service

“Once a Dragon, always a Dragon” is more than just a phrase to me. I have lived in Niles, Ohio for my whole life. I have learned many valuable lessons while living and attending school here. As a senior I have applied to many schools and while many were great, I found one that offered everything I was looking for. They have an outstanding academic program, the major I intend on studying, a great campus that I feel at home with, and lots of extracurricular activities. It seems like the perfect college, but the only problem is, it is five hours away. I am going to be studying chemical engineering with a minor in paper science at Miami University. Even though I will become a redhawk for the next four years I will still be a dragon at heart.

New Orleans is a city that has always been immensely fascinating to me. I love that every street corner is teeming with culture and excitement. I have been visiting New Orleans ever since I was a young child and I love it. The energy of the city is so uplifting and inspiring. Earlier this year when I first learned about Tulane, I was ecstatic and couldn’t wait to apply. My hometown of Austin, Texas is also a city filled to the brim with life and culture, but it is so different from New Orleans. Attending Tulane would be a major challenge for me but one that I would be extremely willing to take on. I would be exposed to so many new things and would be forced to step out of my comfort zone. It would be a thrilling opportunity to live in such a unique city during a time when I am exploring who I am. I particularly love how Tulane incorporates the local culture into school activities. The crawfish boils and Mardi Gras traditions are things that I have not been exposed to in Texas, and I would be excited to experience them at Tulane.

Three years ago, when I was applying to colleges across the country, deep down I always knew that USF was the right one for me. It was a gut feeling inside of me that I do not normally get and despite going against my family’s preference, I choose USF knowing that I would thrive being a bull. During the tour, the culture I experienced at USF was unlike any other University. It is one thing for a Green and Gold Guide to tell you that the population at USF is overwhelmingly kind in nature, will hold the doors for you or help you carry something heavy, but it is a whole other thing to experience that kind nature day after day, and for over 800 days now personally.

Many of my classmates know me as "that incredibly smart kid who is destined to achieve great things yet is always so helpful and nice and humble". From my interactions with them, I sense that they respect me for my academic excellence, but even more so for my obliging attitude towards everyone around me. Though I believe my classmates would correctly identify my strong academics as issuing from a natural talent coupled with an innate motivation to learn, most are actually unaware of the two major factors in my environment that have influenced my character.

Outdoor E.D was a time to make memories, to experience something that was different then just going to school everyday. Going to Outdoor Science School was a fun experience I’ll never forget. Hanging with my friends, learning about nature, and being on my own were all pieces of the experience I want to remember. I not only learned about the forest, but I got experience something I never had before.

Another day in this school. Maybe if I keep my head down the entire class the time will go by faster. The most valuable part of my day was when the last bell rang. School was a cycle that felt eternal. My greatest passion and aspiration is Basketball. My life had no other purpose, sophomore year of high school and already I was scouted by two universities. I was bound to at least after college play overseas, so I didn’t think of a career. Before I get ahead of myself it was inevitable that I had to graduate high school first. At one moment of a person’s life, we stumble across something that will change our lives forever. During my early years of high school, I had no passion for academics. I was introduced to a book by my favorite teacher, and my mind experienced a shift, I was able to see myself beyond a basketball court. My Coach Carla would always tell me “you’re a student-athlete, the student comes first”. However, whenever I fell behind in my studies my teachers would always give me extensions on assignments because I was a part of the Lady Cardinals. If it wasn’t for my athlete title, I wouldn’t have the grades to make the team.