Personal Statement: Why I Love NYU

What laid in my hand was my literal golden ticket to the world. This small, flimsy card could take me anywhere I wished to go to in New York City but I didn’t enjoy this privilege all my life. I grew up in a neighborhood where my family and I didn’t need to travel far for a doctor’s checkup or a grocery run. My whole world consisted of a few streets in Brooklyn. Unfortunately, my parents could neither drive nor afford many rides on our MetroCard. I had seen places like the Empire State Building and Central Park merely in pictures so the inner adventurer in me yearned to see what was outside Brooklyn.

Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) offers a lot for us, students, in the Residence Halls. Comfortable lounges for us to study and hang out with our friends, free cable, accessible water fountains, and microwaves and mini-fridges are already provided for us. However, something valuable is missing from our Residence Halls that would have been a huge plus to living on campus. Where are our kitchens? The meal options at OLLU are great, but the food at the Cyber Café tends to get boring and bland, and the Sister Annie B's Cafeteria can get crowded with long lines to get food. Cooking is what makes food exciting and more gratifying, but without a kitchen, how will we ever learn to cook for ourselves and enjoy food? The new

The qualities that differentiate a good pharmacist from an excellent one is confidence, superior education and independence of the person. University of the Pacific (UOP) not only helps to instill these skills, but it is their mission. In order to be the best pharmacist I can be I want to be educated by a facility that has the students best interest in mind and I know UOP will be my best option. I am looking for quality education to prepare me for my future career, a place that puts students first and one with an excellent reputation. All of these qualities are met and surpassed by UOP and the evidence is in the pharmacists that are working in the field today.

As a graduate student in School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, I have acquired so many skills ranging from corporate communications, public relations, brand communications, advertising, Search Engine Marketing (SEM), advanced writing, public speaking, just to mention a few.

BTNY is the right program for my child because they will provide her an opportunity that I never had and that regular public schools would never be able to give. When I was younger, I lived in the Dominican Republic and my mom was not supportive of my education. But, I knew that I needed to be successful for my family. So, after middle school, I went to America to go to highschool and I went to Bronx Community College, the first person in my family to go there. But, I knew that the college I went to was a result of my highschool and middle school choice. I knew that I wanted children to fulfill a better life than I did. That’s why my older daughter and I went through a similar process to Breakthrough, in order to get her into a boarding

My mother always said to my siblings and me, “Fa bibia ma Nyame na fa w’akoma to wo yɛm”, which loosely translates to ‘We must give everything to God and humble yourself’. My mother, an immigrant from Ghana, would say in her native language, Asante Twi, to us whenever we dealt with financial difficulties. Irrespective of our financial status, my mother always believed that her children would aspire to greatness by getting an American college education. Rutgers University was the only college in the state my mother knew about and wanted one of her children to attend. Although I did not initially begin my undergraduate career at Rutgers, I ended here and it helped me to truly find myself and my path.

State University of New York (SUNY) Purchase college was a once in a lifetime experience for me. I absolutely admire the school for its several opportunities that many can take advantage of. For example, when going there, we visited the library and our tour guides told us about internships and jobs offered in which most people should take part in. This will ensure that you are a well-rounded, committed, and dedicated person. In addition, being able to Study Abroad, based on your field of choice, is amazing! I would love to visit a country like Italy to know more about my own background and just explore a different lifestyle. Moreover, I enjoyed having the experience of being around dancers who truly love their art form. Seeing four diverse classes helped me better understand what it takes to become a professional dancer. Other than that, the food was awesome!!

I have attended my current school, City Honors in Buffalo, NY, since the 7th grade. While I cherish the education and experiences I gained during my six years there, my graduating class is very small and I feel ready to move forward, grow and utilize new opportunities. When I started my college search, I knew I wanted to attend a large, diverse university with strong academics and an energetic and enthusiastic setting.

When I think of NYU happiness because it makes me know that students of different cultures and religions can come together as one culture within itself, as an African Muslim woman all you want is to feel like you're part of a community.That's what I love about NYU,I feel you can be with someone else that's not the same as who you are yet you're able to share the same passion or compatibilities with that person.Living in the city area makes it even better because there are vast amount of opportunities that you wouldn't get anywhere else. At NYU they embellish on who you are and how you can contribute to helping the world to become a better place united as one. When I went to the open house ,once I saw the building and atmosphere I could see myself at NYU Tisch. At Tisch I hope to perceive things differently. As a writer it brings me the best of excitement because all I ever wanted to do was write, imagine and act .It takes a lot for a school to be this diverse, social and educated rigorously with great academics and still make people feel like they are welcome as a community.

Being an immigrant in a big city like New York, not everyone, has an opportunity to go to a university that includes different cultures. The diversity helps individual to accept the differences of others. The multicultural environment can help me feel accepted by my peers and get to know about other cultures. There will be many students and staff that I will be able to relate to. This can help me get a broader view of education and knowledge. Everyone has to face difficulties being in this city, but it also makes the individual tougher. It motivates people to learn more about others struggle and make them their strength. Being in NYU will help me find myself and learn about different opportunities. Often, immigrants are seen as “second-class

I have many expectations and goals for college and nursing and westchester provides so many great things to help achieve them. Being close to home and family is a necessity of mine and the choice to go home whenever you need and West chester promises me those things. The atmosphere and the beauty of the university makes it that much better. Another great thing about West chester is it is not too far from home in Philadelphia. Family is a big part of my life and knowing I can go home whenever necessary is a major factor in choosing West chester.

All of my life, I have worked hard to improve myself. I was born in Nigeria and received a bachelor's degree in electrical electronic engineering. Afterwards, I was employed in a variety of capacities in the fields of IT. This was very exciting, because Nigeria is a nation that is only just beginning to enjoy the full fruits of the worldwide digital revolution. I was able to assist in building IT infrastructures from 'the ground up' in the companies where I was employed.

Vanderbilt University is my first choice because I want to be a pediatrician. I want to be a pediatrician because I love to work with children. I have heard great things about Vanderbilt and I want to do great things when I get older. The reason I want to be a pediatrician is that they get to work with children all the time. I am extremely involved with my church and its youth group. One of the most life changing

Joining NYU has been one of the best decision's of my life. I love being a part of such a vibrant community. As a Graduate Student Ambassador, I get a chance to meet and interact with so many students from different backgrounds and cultures which turns out to be a great learning experience for me. It's such a privilege to work with the Student Resource Center.

My goal is to find a school that fits me and allows me to build upon the foundation that I gained at Northside College Prep. When I visited the Cornell campus it immediately felt like a good fit for me. Attending Cornell will allow me to pursue biology and art, take rigorous classes, form bonds with professors, feel at home in a close-knit environment, and allow me to focus on one class at a time. I think Cornell will provide me with the tools that I need to realize my goal of being a doctor while still pursuing my love of art.