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
As a young girl, going to a university had appeared to be a farfetched daydream. However, I have matured since those thoughts and have spent countless hours depositing effort to reach this so called farfetched dream. Illinois State University was one of the numerous universities sprinting through my mind. When I buckled down and made I.S.U. my first choice, the decision was clear for why I should attend this particular school. First of all, the location of the university meet my personal needs. With Bloomington only being 45 minutes away from my hometown, I would be eligible to visit my brother if need be. My younger brother, Payton, has depended on me a great deal since my parent’s divorce. Therefore, it would be in my best interest to be close to home. Secondly, the program and technology offered in my field of study intrigued my longing for knowledge. Illinois State University has often been recognized, by the staff of my high school, as a top notch university for those interested in teaching. Lastly, I chose this 4-year university
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.
I am applying to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, because it is a large school with outstanding credentials, with a strong community and lots of school spirit. This is exactly what I am looking for for in my college environment. I want a large school population where I can meet new people every day, get involved in many activities, and where I can make connections and build relationships with my professors. I also look forward to living in snow again - I moved from Denmark to California a few years ago, and I miss the winter weather!
From romantic encounters to general friendships, almost everyone experiences some type of relationship. Relationships are an important part of life, but sometimes relationships can become complicated, especially when love is involved. Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises, provides insufficient information about his characters and instead allows them to be revealed through their dialogue, their actions, and their interactions with one another. In particular, aside from only incorporating descriptions through Jake’s narration, Jake Barnes and Robert Cohn’s relationships contain parallels and similarities that can allow more in depth understanding of the characters. By contrasting how Jake and Robert deals with and react to their
In my opinion, UW-Green Bay is a perfect fit for me because of my personal skills and traits. I have always been a natural leader among my peers, and I have always been willing to help anyone in need. I respect every person I see with the same respect that I would prefer back, and I never give up when times get tough. I love both watching and playing athletics, meeting new people and creating new relationships, and thinking critically when problems ever arise. Because all the things I just listed are what make me, “me,” and I believe all these parts of me fit the mission statement for UW-Green Bay: with the goal to serve every student with an unforgettable educational experience and, “to think critically and address complex issues in a multicultural and evolving world.” I plan to one day become a medical doctor, in which I work my hardest every day to save lives and help people with the integrity, knowledge, and citizenship traits that make up my personality, traits that I believe will push my fellow students to become great students and even better people, overall making UW-Green Bay even more desireable and enriching then it already is. UW-Green Bay students are respectful, have integrity, are leaders of the workforce, and everything that I strive to become, which is why I believe definitely, “fit,” this
While searching for colleges, I was looking for what all students ask for, a university with top notch academics and a social life; and I have come to discover that the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is the embodiment of such an institution. After doing an abundance of research, I am fully confident that your university is the perfect match for me, not just because of the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point’s qualities, but also the fact that I believe that I will flourish as a student and that my characteristics will enhance your school.
When people hear the word “college”, many panic inside at the thought. But, when I hear the word “college” I think about Illinois State University. In early July, I attended an Open House at ISU for my very first official college visit. As I stepped onto campus, I couldn’t but help to feel like it was my future home. Many aspects of the tour made me draw nearer to choosing this college after finishing my High School career. Illinois State University seems to fit my personality very well, has an amazing program for what I want to study, and is an outstanding campus for my academic strengths and weaknesses.
While I have many interesting favorites, they tend to be ever undulating between the next big thing and the classics. By the time I submit this essay I am almost certain that at least three of my current answers will change. As the University of Chicago pays tribute to its past essays for its 125th anniversary, in the spirit of tradition I will pay tribute to my past favorites, as they are set in stone.
The University of Chicago would be the ideal university to explore my interests. Chicago is one of the most resilient cities in the country, which causes the members of its community to be as strong. One of my favorite stories is about the rebuild after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. After a two day conflagration the city was decimated, but instead of being defeated, they took the destruction as an opportunity to rebuild. Chicago was revitalized into an improved city. The University of Chicago’s mascot, Phil the Phoenix, perfectly represents the endurance of the city, which is a legacy I want to be part of and contribute to.
University of Michigan is known worldwide (my cousins in Europe have heard of the University) as it is one of the most esteemed schools in the United States and the opportunities that the university provides is virtually interminable. The entirety of University of Michigan contains so many traits that would challenge me in more ways than none and these challenges would increase my enjoyment throughout my years in the college. The notion of living in the 6th largest city in Michigan, Ann Harbor, and challenging myself academically and socially are a few of the many examples that cause me to desire to attend University of Michigan. Academically, the University of Michigan has a reputation that creates high standards for students that would challenge
The goal of the author writing this text was to inform the incoming college freshman to know a bit of what is involved within their acceptance on entering The University of Chicago, along with the disciplines that have been clarified among their acceptance of people of all backgrounds. In the letter it is mentioned that civility and mutual respect is very vital to the school, and as freedom of expression is accepted, it doesn’t mean that the students and staff have the ability to harass or threaten others. The author explains in the letter that “their commitment to academic freedom means that we do not support so-called “trigger warnings” … and we do not condone the creation of intellectual “safe spaces”. In other words, this explains that
Most importantly, University of Wisconsin-Madison appeals to me for its diversity of ways to learn. I am intrigued by First-Year Interest Groups(FIGs), Service Learning, the math department and the UW-Madison Software Development Club. The First-Year Interest Groups encourage the exploration of common themes, which has become a course in our high school, called colloquy. In colloquy, we have to read lots of materials about a certain social issue, discuss the issue, and write an essay about it. The process of exploring things beyond the border of subjects has always excited me, and I really want to continue such explorations in college. Different from colloquy, however, the First-Year Interest Groups provide unique views on the themes as participants are from different cultures. Additionally, most colloquy topics are in the field of humanity and there is not too much emphasis on connections of subjects. I would
Before I was accepted to this University back in 2012, my school took us on a trip to visit the school. When we arrived on the bus I was so excited. When I stepped off the bus, I knew that this school was made for me. The way the school looked to the way they operated fit me. The operation of the school is very easy to learn and easy to adapt to. The operation included easy access to counselors for first year students as well as transfer students. This is very helpful for the students who are new to school and do not have anyone to show them around, like I did not. I also loved the way they had Freshman’s in particular dorms
What influenced you to apply to Cornell College, and why do you believe it might be a good college choice for you? (100)
I'm sure everyone wants to escape the cruel world we live in. Edgar Allan Poe wrote The Masque of the Red Death and many other writings for this reason. Edgar Allan Poe wrote to emphasize escaping mortality and relate to those who want to escape life itself. Everyone has their own worlds when they look deep inside themselves. Poe had a dark past which encouraged the darkness he wrote about that gave insight to the world he had created. Each writing had its own parallel universe of Poe's.