Although Northwestern will be filled with new obstacles, I am looking forward to attending Northwestern because it is a place of exploration and discovery. After I joined the Northwestern Class of 2020 Facebook page, I quickly realized what Northwestern truly represented. I was overwhelmed by the talented, yet diverse group of students. From an Irish dancer to a lego lover, incoming Northwestern students have had interesting experiences and interests that I would have never be able to be surrounded by otherwise. Northwestern University pushes for a diverse range of talents and interests which is definitely an exciting asset.
I also share Northwestern’s view on education which encourages students to apply their academic knowledge in practical
The diversity and location of NC State is what draws me to this University. From the first moment I stepped onto the campus, to the tours and talking to current students, I felt the excitement of the campus. NC State is a rich community that is strong because of the variety of classes, teachers, students, and activities, and for the array of perspectives and experiences. From attending a small school in a small town, then transitioning to a larger high school, this feels like a natural next step.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington gives a welcoming and home-like feeling to all who attend. Once I step foot on campus, it reminds me of the privilege I have of staying home. It has always been the college I've wanted to attend. The small and diverse community is what keeps me here in Wilmington, North Carolina and UNCW fulfills my dreams of not leaving. I find the mixture of races and gender to be essential in a community or school. It defines a person including their culture and allows everyone to be different from one another. It proves that we can all get along and work together to create greater changes as a whole; UNCW has that variety. However, not only does the diverse environment attract me, but so does the beautiful campus.
Over the course of my high school career, I've distinctly come to understand what education signifies to me. I believe that many students need to prepare themselves for their curricular and how to access
I never knew anyone who had attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which made the entire visiting trip feel personal and unique. My initial undergraduate major fluctuated between the business and engineering world. I was constantly reminded by my parents about how the typical college student changes their major six times, so I had a desire to pursue a school with a plethora of options. Luckily, the University of Wisconsin-Madison had top tier programs in both fields.
There are several scholars in various institutions who are deeply concerned with how education is being delivered in American institutions. As a matter of fact, they consider that the American system of education is broken -even dead. In particular, Tony Wagner last January 2015 released a documentary titled Most Likely to Succeed, in which he explores the question how to better prepare students for the 21 century. He radically asserts that the school’s role of transmitting academic knowledge is obsolete and that in today’s world skills, disposition and motivation matters more than knowledge (Wagner, 2015). Although this might be true, knowledge, skills, and embodied learning experience are not mutually exclusive. Furthermore, when knowledge is combined with a learning experience that is fully integrated, its power is profoundly transformative. On the other hand, Sir Ken Robinson in his speech at The RSA in How to Change Education describes the relevance of changing education from the ground up. He proposes going back to basics, not on the matter of subjects, but to redefining its purpose and revitalizing the connection between educators and students. I believe students are demanding a different approach to education, they feel something is missing and, alas, they are looking for it outside College’s campuses. Pew’s statistics state that students when asked to how do they prepare themselves for the labor force, half of all college graduates say gaining more
I believe that with motivation and guidance, children of all backgrounds can harbor success in the educational world and receive the skills they need to have a successful and prosperous life. It is a teacher’s duty to encourage lifelong learning, consider individual learning styles and aptitudes, and self-reflect on how to improve. My experiences as an engineer, a person of color, a pre-service teacher, and a STEM advocate have culminated together to form my educational values and philosophy.
There were some University of Chicago students who were taking summer classes and I often sat down with them for meals and had some of the most genuinely interesting and fascinating conversations. I noticed prominent, prevailing trends of UChicago students. Every single student that I interacted with possessed the resounding trait of passion in craft. Each student demonstrated a degree of drive, dedication, and determination within their passions that was envious and motivational. The passion that each Maroon had for their field of study was outstanding, I witnessed people who were not much older than myself wholly dedicate themselves to niche areas of academic inquiry. Furthermore, each Maroon kept a mind open to all ideas and theories, demonstrating a maturity far beyond their years. This environment of deep intellectual discourse was unlike any other college campus I have visited, so it propelled UChicago to the highest echelon of institutions. UChicago’s tightly knit community of scholars is an electrifying aspect for me. I love the thought of being submerged in the infinite pool of scholarly discussion where I will be constantly learning from my peers, where my personal corpus of knowledge will expand from just a causal conversation, and where my values and perceptions will continue to evolve. Moreover, the incandescent flames of each student towards their passion will further fan the fire for my
The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of the University of Chicago is: nontraditional. The University of Chicago’s commitment to the individuality of their student body and building a diverse, quirky college community is an aspect that I truly appreciate. I am aware of many of my weaknesses, one being my reserved nature. I know at the University of Chicago I will be pushed outside of my comfort zone. I want to be challenged to think critically and outside of the box on even the smallest of issues, which is why the University of Chicago’s nontraditional approach and freedom of expression satisfies my desire for a specific type of learning and campus community. I appreciate the University of Chicago’s implementation of a quarter
With maturity comes wisdom, and the importance of education becomes more clear as I look to further my academic career. Understanding the need for dedication in school has allowed me to recognize the great impact the same drive in every aspect of my life will have on my future. It is often thrown upon students to study and turn assignments in: students are taught to jump through hoops to earn. As I continue to mature, However, I have realized that there is more to an education than a grade. In fact, the immense number of factors that can go into or come out of academics has greatly impacted the person I have become. For example, I feel as though it is essential to know that I am more than a grade. I am more than a score. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. perceived and portrayed this idea in his famous quote. He helped pave the way for greatness through education by driving his success through thinking critically having the character to reach his goal of a true education.
When I entered Loyola University Chicago in the fall on 2017, I still felt understandably unsure as to what both my academic and my professional future might hold for me. After two semesters of exploring my interests and growing more confident in my abilities, I feel very secure in what the future may hold.
Its traditions and its humor are some I have never seen in any other schools. I enjoy the infamous (humorous) essay prompts in the application that inspires the student to be creative. I’m not even a Chicago student, but this school is already encouraging me to be original and to inspire others with my work, the same treatment Chicago students receive, and that itself is an honor. Then, there is the annual Scavenger Hunt, the largest of its kind in the world, an amazing event that I’m itching to be part of. This community of creative people who are so passionate about their interests and in what they do is somewhere I want to be. I’m not the common kid and Chicago has so many unique students who have interests in more than one field. While writing this essay, I slowly realized Chicago is so close to my ideal school that I’m willing to battle the snowstorms for the sake of learning all the knowledge of this
My mother’s divorce from my dad and her need to raise four children, which fueled and led her to a successful and profitable career. Her perseverance and urgency to change how women were seen in the workforce, led her to raise two daughters with the same affiliations and directions. Moreover, my mother’s belief in being a lifelong learner is a legacy my sister and I were proud to uphold. I value knowledge and finding ways to share knowledge with others. I believe that everyone has a right to learn using the methodology that works best for their own personal learning style. I believe that in higher education, we are too slow to change or keep up with modernizing how students are taught. Thus, my passion to share any insight gained is ever vigilant inside of me and the projects I choose to work on for this PhD program are centered around sharing knowledge with every type of student.
Education comes from the actual knowledge of things not just knowing a few fun facts. Pushing for what you strive for shows a great deal of
Before setting foot on campus, I had heard stories about Northwestern. It was where my Grandparents fell in love, a family friend pursued a career in dentistry when it was unconventional for women, and my cousin found his calling and made lifelong friends along the way. As I proceeded through Weber Arch, on a campus visit this past spring, rows of goosebumps appeared on my arms and a wave of chills swept over me. Although it was a cool morning and a breeze was coming off of Lake Michigan, I, as a Wisconsinite, had been well-tempered to the cold. What I am not accustomed to, however, was the feeling that rose from my gut as I realized that this was the first step of my Northwestern direction.
The Scholar Academic Ideology is based the accumulation of knowledge that makes up who we are are, what we learn, and how we apply our understanding of that knowledge. This ideology views education as a means for students to learn and assimilate that shared, consistent knowledge to become good citizens. Curriculum is based on existing knowledge that has been approved by an academic discipline. Students don’t just learn about a topic, they are initiated into the discipline (Schiro, 2007). Students will learn the content, but they will also learn to think like an academic or a professional.