Undergraduate / Essay about what I want to apply for (University of Central Florida) [2]

Here is my essay about why i want to apply. Feel free to delete add or change anything you want or need to. and i dont know if the sga paragraph is to much tell me what you think. i think this one needs a bit of work, thanks!

The University of Central Florida is recognized for its outstanding educational system and many programs that are ranked highly across the nation. This is a school that is always expanding and trying to become more advanced for its students. Knowing that the staff cares about its students, exemplified through their persistent and constant upscaling of the school, highly influenced my decision of applying your school.

I chose to apply to the University of Central Florida because I believe that it is more then just a school I'm applying for; UCF will become my home for the next 4 years and the diverse culture and comforting atmosphere of your school is something I would be proud to associate myself with.

While going on college tours throughout high school, UCF has been the one school that drew me in the most. I have said since freshman year that one of my biggest dreams is to be able to call myself a Golden Knight and proudly wear Black and Gold. This university offers me many different opportunities and resources that other schools could not offer. Located in such a popular city, UCF is able to offer me and other students the experiences and job opportunities necessary to help us become successful. Your school is partnered with some of the biggest corporations and companies throughout the Orlando area which increases chances of job opportunities for all students.

Throughout high school I was vigorously involved and committed to SGA in order to help my school become more active and school spirited; I would love to bring my drive and hard work to your school's SGA.

If I had the chance to attend UCF it would be a wonderful learning experience. Your school offers me all the challenges and opportunities that colleges are supposed to. UCF is my first choice school and I hope that I am able to attend your school next year!

Undergraduate / Qualities and Characteristics: Independence, drive, and leadership [NEW]

Independence, drive, and leadership; three important qualities that can help any person when living a life away from home. Each of these qualities define who I am as a person. I believe these three characteristics are my strongest attributes that I can bring to UCF.

From the time I was young I have always been taught to be independent. My parents always stressed the importance of education but knew I could only receive the knowledge if it was something I wanted and worked for. I was never pressured or pushed to do anything, I was just given direction. I took the initiative on my own to make intelligent decisions and to do what I thought was best. I believe with that sense of independence came responsibility. With not as much guidance as other kids, and a little more freedom I was able to acquire responsibility as well as morals and values. As a teenager I was exposed to situations which I knew were wrong; that responsibility helped me make the right decisions.

Being a leader is one of the most important characteristics anyone can possess. I think it is very important to be a leader and a role model. People look up to you so you have to be trustworthy, responsible and honest. You also have to know when to step up and give a helping hand. It also means not following the crowd by making bad choices; leaders make good decisions and set examples for others by thinking for themselves. Leaders have strong personalities and are very level headed; they fight for what they believe in and don't buckle under pressure. I feel I have displayed all of this through my position as a Student Government officer and also though my involvement with my schools Student Government Association and other leadership organizations throughout Florida.

My final quality is drive. To have determination is very important in trying to become successful; if you believe its possible and you have the drive to succeed, you can achieve your dreams. I have always tried to challenge myself in order to expand my range of intellect. I always make it my priority to do the best I can because I know the only failure is the one you didn't attempt. Anytime I take on a project or join a club or involve myself in a higher level class I give it my all. I take my involvement very seriously because I know it's part my responsibility to make things succeed; and when they do succeed it makes me feel accomplished to know that I did the best I could and tried my hardest. I always have confidence in myself to do my best and I settle for nothing less.

I would contribute these three characteristics not only in my classes, but around the UCF community as well. I would like to get involved in your community and these qualities would help me do so. I believe these qualities are important to possess throughout any college experience because they are the vital keys to being successful and I could bring them to your school.