Undergraduate / Leap of faith to Rice University - What motivated you to apply to Rice University? [4]

What motivated you to apply to Rice University? Please be specific and limit your response to 200 words.

My road of continuing school in America up to the process of applying to universities as a transfer student has been revolutionary. In elementary school I remember attending summer school yet again, in middle school I hurdle out of ESL classes and having heard of the word college but knowing nothing else of the college world, I glided through high school. As I faltered upon clues about how to navigate through community college and as I experimented with various paths, every step enlightened me upon who am I, what do I want and unearthed a passion for higher education. Just as I endeavor a traditional college experience, I want a path where I can step at the edge of my precipice and construct higher ground to amplify my world. I aspire to integrate to a circle where diversity, intellectual interest and involvement are celebrated and are the epicenters for growth and discovery. Upon graduating from a community, I want confidence that my education, my work and hands-on experience will allow me to undertake projects that improve a village or a city. The environment and the approach towards education at Rice is what I look for to continue my revolution.

Undergraduate / TRANSFERING REASONS & OBJECTIVES TO ACHIEVE; ENGINEERING [3]

Please provide a statement (appr. 250-500 words) that addresses your reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to achieve.

After a few semesters in community college I had high school friends whom were transferring already; my disposition was that we had just become familiar with the school and they are already leaving. However, after building experiences and drafting the right blueprint for my educational plans I am prepared and anxious to be part of an engineering program in an university. As I come close to finish the basic ground for the degree, I am eager to study and explore ideas that pertain to my passion for the environment. I anticipate joining the engineering department where I can learn and seek guidance from experts in the field and work along-side of peers whom share similar interests. Another prospect I look forward to is to partake in Engineers Without Boarders where I will fulfill my goal to study abroad and validate a strong engineering foundation.

During college I was able to grasped experiences from being a staff writer for the newspaper on campus to creating a sports club, among others, that empowered me to become more cosmopolitan and exerted my performance in academics and in my life. Through my involvement I also became acquainted with various professors and tapped in to multiple resources that helped me navigate through college and helped me succeed in my classes. However, more than ever I endeavor to be involved with hands-on work that will specifically educate me and challenge me in the areas of sustainability, hydrology and clean energy. I look forward to partner up with inquisitive peers and experts to undertake research and projects that can lead to new discoveries and understanding; when I transfer it is a top priority to participate in research. I also seek resources that can prompt my professional career; integrate to the strong alumni network and take advantage of the internship and work opportunities that are disposed for students.

In a community college the social experience, community and student network are difficult to capture since students commute, go to class and then hastily leave to attend personal responsibilities. I am always in search for an atmosphere that fully devotes itself to academics and where campus life is an integral part of the college experience. When I transfer it is my goal to dorm on campus and to integrate to an environment where students are dedicated to contribute to their community and are animated to collaborate outside of academics. I am excited to be part of an environment where I will have the opportunity to enrich my academics and also stimulate my personal life by making long lasting friends, participate in activities such as intramural sports and experience a new dimension of the educational world.

Undergraduate / Out-of-State University ; Transfer- What excites me about GW Commnunity [5]

GW offers an education and college experience with a truly unique impact and once-in-a-lifetime moments. In an essay of no more than 500 words, please tell us what excites you about being a member of the GW community.

(Is it too short?)

The idea of transferring makes eyes watery since I worked ardently to take this step. The idea of transferring to an out-of-state university further exhilarates my educational journey and when I narrow it down to transfer to George Washington University, I am galvanized by the potential college experience that will thrive in every aspect.

I was able to narrow it down to GW because of the diverse make-up of the school. I am thrilled to be surrounded by peers whom the majority come from across the nation which will allow me to interact with students from different backgrounds and network with people around the globe. This also contributes to the great deal of students whom live in college housing that results in a strong college life and social experience which I eagerly seek. I greatly anticipate to be active in intramural sports and collaborate with the community through Engineers Without Boarders to furnish to my personal growth. As for my endeavors for academic growth, the facilities on campus and the location of the school are just right. Undertaking research as an undergrad is my top priority; the school has research facilities such as the Solar Institute where I can content my inquisitive interest in solar energy. On top of that, the school is encompassed by research institutions such as the Carnegie Institute that can possibly open up doors to explore the professional world and build experience in the engineering field through internship opportunities. Furthermore, my vision is to collaborate with peers and professionals to shift a metropolis city to an environmental friendly community. This venture is possible once again because of the location, the Sustainability Services at the school and the environmental oriented organizations on campus.

If I am just thrilled of thinking about the possibilities as a member of the GW community, I can't imagine my disposition to actually integrate to the community. But not to worry since it will be positive one.