Western Field Observation Report

To me, Case Western Reserve University symbolizes everything that an individual could, and should, want to be a part of. World-renowned academic excellence, top notch facilities, and an unmatched commitment to its students are all things that make Case Western Reserve University a dream institution. For the longest, the only thing I knew about Case was its undergraduate programs. As I was getting ready to apply undergraduate programs, I received numerous brochures and letters from the institution filled with information. In the end, I decided to stay closer to home for family reasons.

What do you think works in the world as far as beliefs go ? Do you believe in superstition? I do and this is my story of how it it all played out in Anderson field 1.

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.

To me, Mount Wachusett Community College represents the ability for me to take on more challenging educational goals. College education is a privilege for me to have an opportunity to take advantage of means the future to me. Some may see it as the credits earned towards their 4-year college, but for me it means so much more than credits. It has provided me for an immense resource for learning and experimenting with topics I have an interest on. The professors are there to inspire me, helping me find my passion and myself. People will go out of their way to show you something and not in just a textbook, but in a real way. College has been introductions into how I can shape my future not just feel that my future solely belongs to my destiny. It is the first time in my life where I can have it my way and know that the work I have put in will be rewarding in fulfilling my future to come.

I enjoy watching Toronto FC in action at BMO Field or anywhere they play. I started to watch Toronto FC play when I was 9. My favorite game to watch was just happened recently, When TFC faced Philadelphia on October 3. I mostly enjoy watch Giovinco, Bradley, Altidore, and Osorio play. So I hope the best for you guys in the MLS playoffs. I will be watching you guys on my TV or will be at the game. Either way I will still be cheering you guys on.

Arizona State University has so far exceeded my expectation of what I had imagined of my college experience. My hometown is in extreme contrast to Arizona and this university. I was born and raised in a both sheltered and exponentially smaller town in Colorado called Monument. I was never exposed to a diverse culture before I had moved to Arizona. I was raised in a community of a synonymous religion, race, and over all culture. The summer going into my freshman year of high school, my older sister had decided that she wanted to attend Arizona State University, the school of her dreams. My family decided to make the move from Colorado to Arizona in order to grant my sister in-state tuition. My high school in Arizona was at first overwhelming

Baylor University has been a dream of mine since I saw Brittney Griner and the Baylor Lady Bears go undefeated in 2012. The amount of school spirit and tradition Baylor offers in all of their sports really increased my interest. As a senior in high school school spirit is a tremendous deal and one of the qualities you look for in a school. Overall the number of traditions here will allow me to contribute in numerous ways to the community.

I am applying to the UWM, because it's a large school with outstanding credentials, a strong community and lots of school spirit. This is exactly what I'm looking for for in my college environment - a large population where I can meet new people every day, get involved in many activities, 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!

The first day I visited, I went on a tour around the campus. Seeing the campus of Baylor, was huge but well-organized. I participated in the Christian Leadership Institute on the campus. This camp helped me understand how the campus of Baylor was and taught me life-long skills that I will never forget. During my time at camp, I have met some of closest friends that live all over the country. I felt that I could see myself at this university, compared to anywhere else. I felt as if there was no barrier between one person or another that stopped them from talking to one another. It was a bit daunting not knowing anyone at this camp, but after a week it all seemed to change. I had a different view of Baylor from the first to the last day I visited. Imagining of where I could be, Baylor is a university that I could see

My understanding of underserved rural environments is limited to what I have read and what I have observed while visiting the Pacific Northwest and the Appalachian region. However, my familiarity with more urbanized underserved regions is much keener. I have discovered a common theme in many of these underserved areas.

Something that really sold me on the atmosphere at Illinois State University, was how many people there was and how they presented a more serene environment. On the other hand, Western Illinois University had an abundantly rigid atmosphere and I felt like it wasn’t good for me. Walking around the Illinois State University campus there were numerous people I saw that were wearing the Illinois State University colors, and that showed me they had pride in their school. By the same token, Western Illinois University did not have a large number of people who were wearing the school colors which struck me as odd because the majority of the colleges that I have visited had a myriad of people in their school colors. The atmosphere at Illinois State University seemed more active to me which I felt would give me an academic edge that could push me over the top. Western Illinois University did not really make me feel like I could do well there. At the end of the day I went with what I felt was the best

I selected Governors State University because I earned my Bachelors there and because of the small classes and the diversity of the school. The professors there help you through the courses and are dedicated to their students. I am captivated about succeeding, but even more passionate about Counseling. GSU has started me towards my career and I am positive it will lead me to where I belong in my field. As a student, I am an active participant in academic and clubs. My priority has always been to make good grades and learn in school. Since I was little I always been that person who helped others along their way.

The reason I chose to attend Western is because of how close yet far it seems to be from my hometown in Prineville, Oregon. Even though Western is only 4 hours away it is almost like a whole other state. Prineville is not extremely diverse or openminded in its ways. Western in the time that I have been here has been nothing but welcoming and willing to work with me to become the best person I can be, especially those in the theatre department. Not only this but being a semi-short drive home I have the ability to visit my family if need to be. Which has recently become more important to me as my father was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer and has 6-12 months left if the doctors are correct. I feel at big universities I would be only a

On a cool, slightly windy evening in the beginning of April I was able to visit the Islamic Center of Johnson County. The unassuming building lacks characteristics one often associates with mosques, or even churches, or synagogues; if not for the sign indicating what is was I would have missed it. In 2002 it was decided due to the increasing number of Sunni Muslims moving to the suburbs that a closer, more convenient center of worship and education was needed since the next closest one was Kansas City, Missouri, just under twenty miles away. So in 2003 a building was purchased and at 9001 W 151st Street in Overland Park Kansas, the Islamic Center of Johnson County was officially made. After contacting the ICJC a few days prior, they invited me to observe Asr or their early evening prayer which on April 3, was at 6:05pm, though I arrived earlier and stayed later to ask questions; around seventy five minutes I’d say. An interesting side note, when I asked about what to wear, nothing was said about wearing a hijab or any sort of head covering. Nevertheless I wore a head scarf because I wanted to show as respect as I could and minimize my disturbance. My mother was gracious enough to come with me; she had

We can thank the liberal media for my interest in Northwestern University. I come from a conservative Catholic family, and when I was young, I was not allowed to watch most modern movies or t.v. shows. (I can, however, quote lines from Leave it to Beaver, The Dick Van Dyke Show and Andy Griffith, which I think gives me quite a leg up on my peers.) One of the few post 1965 movies my parents allowed me to watch was College Road Trip (arguably the best Disney Channel Original Movie ever to air) in which Northwestern features prominently. (My sister says if I get in, she is buying me a Northwestern foam finger, first thing) .