Undergraduate / Personal and academically related reasons: Transfer Application Essay [4]

My Reasons for Transferring

Last year, while still in high school, I had a lot to think about. Many college applicants just had to worry about what to study and in which college; I had to decide on which country. Before coming back to the United States I had lived eight years in the Dominican Republic, a country completely different in culture, language and many other factors. In the end I decided to study here in the United States, at La Salle University.

I arrived to La Salle University with an open mind, excitement as a freshman and looking forward to the change that awaited me. However I have been somewhat disappointed not only academically but also with the faculty and students. I feel that La Salle may not have been the best option. With small sized classes and faculty interested in their students I am sure that if I were to attend Roger Williams University I would be more academically challenged and surrounded by other students eager to learn as much or more than me, which is exactly what I want.

At the time of sending college applications I was also undecided on my major. With time I have been able to reduce my list to Psychology, Media Communications or Historical Preservation. They are majors offered in Roger Williams University that really interest me and I can see myself accomplishing many things in. I know that no matter which major I choose, Roger Williams University will provide the correct education for me, my future major and goals.

Although the reasons for my transferring to Roger Williams University are personal and academically related, I won't limit myself. I will also participate in clubs and associations as I do in my current university, especially in the cultural ones.

Another important factor that I have noticed is the pride that the Roger Williams University community has for being part of and representing the university, not only in sports but in many other ways and activities. That is what I want to feel for the university that I were to attend. I would be proud to be a part of Roger Williams University.