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Wisconsin Stevens Point Essay

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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. To be honest, I do not contain any tangible talents such as being athletic in sports or gifted in the arts or music. However, I contain to two essential qualities that I believe are substantial for …show more content…

I love to help people. The other day one of the kids in my group at work asked if I could help her get across the monkey bars. When we got to the monkey bars she began to cry because she did not believe she could do it. Her arms shook and her feet trembled. “You can do it; I will be right with you. You won't fall,” I reassured her. She started to smile and she too believed she could do the monkey bars. The first attempt was a bit rough, she had started to panic when she got halfway done and looked down. But, on the second attempt, she did not need me at all. She swung her hands from bar to bar and crossed the playground without a doubt. When she finished we were both grinning from ear to ear ecstatic to tell her father the good news. Some people might think this was just me helping a little girl do the monkey bars but to me, this was helping a little girl believe in herself and that is something she will hold on to forever. Helping her gave me the greatest joy, a feeling I wish everyone could know. I enjoy helping others whenever I can, that is why I am an active member in my church youth group, to help people and the community. A work ethic and a compassionate heart are the reasons why I believe that I will flourish academically and socially at Stevens Point, and I hope your institution will take my traits into

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