Personal Narrative Analysis

My reasons for wanting to transfer are mainly due to my unusual high school and college path. I began high school at the same time as my peers, but unlike them, I left after completing the 10th grade. My high school was unusual in that it ended in the 10th grade, and the graduating class was encouraged to attend one of the other high schools in the district or the local community college for the last two years. I didn’t feel as though those were the right options for me, as I felt as though I needed more than a high school and I wanted a more rigorous education than what I would find at either of those locations. Fortunately, I learned of  Bard College at Simon’s Rock, a liberal arts college in Western Massachusetts which catered to those in

As a child I received my first scholarship from the Big Shoulders Fund in Chicago and was able to continue attending my elementary school although my parents could not afford to pay the tuition expenses. They have always been transparent with me about their financial struggles and done their best to pay for my education regardless. From the moment that I received that first scholarship I understood that it was my responsibility to do all that I could in order to be able to attend the college of my choice. I went on to attend high school on a scholarship and became a part of a work study program in order to decrease additional expenses. No aspect of my childhood had taught me how to fit into a prep school, however I was grateful to be there because to

This allowed me to take classes I wouldn’t have been able to take had I stayed in one place. Going to so many different schools has been challenging; however, I’ve learned many valuable skills. For example, during my junior year, I moved to a new state during the second quarter. This was particularly difficult for me because I had been living in California at the time, and Vermont was not only different in scenery, but also in culture. I had to adapt to the New England way of life, maintain my grades, and get accustomed to a completely different body of people. I’ve learned to make friends wherever I go and keep a level head. Flexibility is one of my greatest

My reasons for transferring are entirely academic. I have made many good friends at Rutgers, and I have studied with some wonderful professors. However, I am eager to gain a sophisticated understanding of Mathematics as well as Computer Science. An institution excellent in both Math and CS would be a better choice for me.

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

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.

In order to understand why I decided to transfer to George Mason University you first have to understand who I am as a person. When I was 19 I made the scariest decision of my life and joined the United States Army, it wasn’t scary to me because I joined in a time of war. It was scary because my whole life people told me I couldn’t or shouldn’t, reason be as simple as because I was a girl or as complicated as me being too compassionate. I joined the Army regardless spending my first few weeks of basic training scared to fail at my dream, but every day I did my absolute best not to. I didn’t fail, I pushed past my fear and defeated the odds I had set against myself, to serve my country for 6 and a half years with three deployments; Being awarded

Today I fully believe that it is well within my capabilities to attend a four year college, and even be a source of support for my peers. I have also applied to be a student counselor for this year’s Exploring Transfer Program at Vassar College This was a direct result of the knowledge I learned at SUNY Orange and its affiliated programs. I have received excellent grades, but more importantly, I became a student leader and helped the younger students in the

My reasons for transferring are almost profession and academic. I have made many good friends at Penn State, and I have studied with some fantastic professors. I originally came to Penn State due to the closer location to my home in New Jersey. I’m now looking forward to pushing myself to another Big 10 school with a more competitive environment.

Transferring to a four year school has never been a question for me, it is and always has been, a non negotiable expectation I have for myself. I am currently attending Mohawk Valley Community College, a two year school which I will be graduating from in December, after only three semesters, with an associates degree in International Studies. I chose a community college initially because I was unsure as to which field I wanted to major in. Before I made my decision however, I was presented with the idea that I should save money and go to a community college where I could change and explore different majors without any serious financial repercussions. This turned out to be the best decision I could have made at the time, as not only have

I never imagined myself transferring, it just wasn’t part of my plan, and habitually when transformation or transitioning occur, I adapt. Usually. As my reserved personality highlights, I’ve never been one to take extraordinary risks or be bold when something isn’t quite right. But during this first year of my college experience, being bold is becoming more substantial to my success.

It is something I have always had a passion for. Whether I excelled in a subject or not, I knew from early on that the world greatly benefits from any form of learning. My influence for transferring is mostly academically based. I have made good friends here and I plan on continuing with those relationships when I transfer. However, as my transcripts will exemplify my grades only go up. After struggling with obtaining good grades in the beginning of high school, I eventually took more classes on the subjects I was interested in and my grades improved dramatically. From American Sign Language to Forensic Science, if I was intrigued by the learning capabilities, then I surpassed my past experiences with grades. In college, my transcripts illustrate that I am doing very well and that I have proved the admissions team right. The reason being, my major and everything that I am learning, captivates me. Merely doing well isn’t the best option for me anymore. I am convinced that transferring colleges will give me the challenges I need to succeed both academically and

I am transferring for a variety of reasons. The most important reason is that I'm not happy where I am at right now. College is talked about as a place where you'll have to work hard, but also as a place where you'll have fun and experience new things and find out who you are. Yes, I've worked hard and yes, I've explored new things, but I'm not enjoying myself like I thought, I'm not happy where I am. The school I now attend doesn't offer me the opportunities that it promised me and the ones I am seeking. It is small and lacks ... Transferring is the best decision for me because I know that where I stand now I am not fulfilling my potential and I know that there is more out there for me to accomplish. I hope to gain not just an education,

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

As a transfer student I am aware of what I want and what I feel would be best for me and it is all thanks to Montgomery college. It is a good community college but it is there to prepare you for the next step, for me it is transferring to a four-year university. I have grown a lot during my two years of community college and I want to continue to. All aspects of UMBC seem to focus on enhancing learning and helping students thrive. It establishes an environment where I can pursue current interests and finding new ones while simultaneously discovering my future goals. This is the aim of the undergraduate