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Philadelphia University Personal Statement

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In my original search for an undergraduate institution to spend the subsequent four years after high school, I primarily searched for a school in an urban environment that has a medium to large student population, rigorous curriculum, and a small student to teacher ratio to aid in attaining my learning and career goals. However, when it came time to select a university I chose the cheapest school without considering any of the criteria that I was looking for. Luckily the school I attend, Philadelphia University, has a superb student to teacher ratio, unfortunately everything else is a drawback such as its location, lack of diversity, and personal quandaries. I am willing to jeopardize my economic security in order to achieve happiness somewhere else.
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Attending the same high school and university that my brother attended has always left me in his shadow, especially at a high school with less than 1,000 students and a university with relatively the same amount. In addition to the fact that my brother attends the same school, more than 20 of my childhood friends and acquaintances attend PhilaU as well. Moving away to an unfamiliar city will allow me the freedom to become independent while still being close enough to my family to come home for emergencies or holidays. Over the summer of 2015 I spent two weeks in Paris, and during that time I saw a glimpse of what it would be like to live away in a city such as NYC. During my time in Paris, I came to the realization that nothing is more appealing than escaping the people, cookie-cutter homes, and cul-de-sacs I have known my entire life while elevating my opportunities to achieve my personal and career goals. Moving to NYC to pursue my goals will be onerous financially and emotionally, but I take pride in accepting new

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