Hightower
Apr 22, 2012
Undergraduate / "matriarchal queen" - Northwestern Admissions [5]
Question: What are the unique qualities of Northwestern - and of the specific undergraduate school to which you are applying - that make you want to attend the University? In what ways do you hope to take advantage of the qualities you have identified?
To me, Northwestern has always possessed a certain aura that comes from being the alma mater of the self-proclaimed "matriarchal queen" of my family, my grandmother. Though I have never made an official visit to campus and taken a conventional tour, I have seen it many times with my grandmother who has given me personal tours of the beautiful campus. What I love most about Northwestern however, goes far beyond its aesthetic campus, my favorite part of Northwestern is the most important part of college, the education. The unique academic system and style that is implemented at Northwestern delivers a quality of education that is simply unmatched elsewhere.
The most obvious and perhaps most famous of these unique features is the quarter system. By including a third term, a system that most schools have discontinued, students are granted the opportunity to explore a wider variety of academic pursuits than they would at other schools. The ability to take extra classes appeals to me, as it would allow me to further explore my academic interests and ultimately pursue a rewarding career.
Northwestern education is career driven, and being in close proximity to the bustling metropolis of Chicago, the university takes advantage of its location by offering students easy access to internships. The ability to find an internship while still in school will give me the ability to extend my learning beyond the classroom. Chicago is a diverse and increasingly global city, which offers opportunities in everything from financial institutions to medical technologies, all just an L ride away from campus. Northwestern's proximity to the city of Chicago will afford me the opportunity to get hands-on experience in actual workplaces, inducing learning that cannot occur in any classroom.
The part of the Northwestern Liberal Arts curriculum that fascinates me most are the Professional Linkage Seminars. The idea of having someone with first hand experience gives students a look into what goes on in "real world." Not only are the educational benefits of such courses invaluable, they also provide the ability to network with established people in their respective fields.
When push comes to shove college is about getting a well-rounded education. I believe that the "quarter system" and the career driven nature of Northwestern's academic programs will prepare me for my future by exposing me to a diverse variety of educational experiences. No matter what, I know that attending Northwestern will instill in me not only a first class education, but the pride that comes from being a Wildcat. I hope to one day, like my grandmother, return to Northwestern with my children or even grandchildren and rave about everything from the campus to the classes. Attending Northwestern will be something I will be proud of for the rest of my life.
Question: What are the unique qualities of Northwestern - and of the specific undergraduate school to which you are applying - that make you want to attend the University? In what ways do you hope to take advantage of the qualities you have identified?
To me, Northwestern has always possessed a certain aura that comes from being the alma mater of the self-proclaimed "matriarchal queen" of my family, my grandmother. Though I have never made an official visit to campus and taken a conventional tour, I have seen it many times with my grandmother who has given me personal tours of the beautiful campus. What I love most about Northwestern however, goes far beyond its aesthetic campus, my favorite part of Northwestern is the most important part of college, the education. The unique academic system and style that is implemented at Northwestern delivers a quality of education that is simply unmatched elsewhere.
The most obvious and perhaps most famous of these unique features is the quarter system. By including a third term, a system that most schools have discontinued, students are granted the opportunity to explore a wider variety of academic pursuits than they would at other schools. The ability to take extra classes appeals to me, as it would allow me to further explore my academic interests and ultimately pursue a rewarding career.
Northwestern education is career driven, and being in close proximity to the bustling metropolis of Chicago, the university takes advantage of its location by offering students easy access to internships. The ability to find an internship while still in school will give me the ability to extend my learning beyond the classroom. Chicago is a diverse and increasingly global city, which offers opportunities in everything from financial institutions to medical technologies, all just an L ride away from campus. Northwestern's proximity to the city of Chicago will afford me the opportunity to get hands-on experience in actual workplaces, inducing learning that cannot occur in any classroom.
The part of the Northwestern Liberal Arts curriculum that fascinates me most are the Professional Linkage Seminars. The idea of having someone with first hand experience gives students a look into what goes on in "real world." Not only are the educational benefits of such courses invaluable, they also provide the ability to network with established people in their respective fields.
When push comes to shove college is about getting a well-rounded education. I believe that the "quarter system" and the career driven nature of Northwestern's academic programs will prepare me for my future by exposing me to a diverse variety of educational experiences. No matter what, I know that attending Northwestern will instill in me not only a first class education, but the pride that comes from being a Wildcat. I hope to one day, like my grandmother, return to Northwestern with my children or even grandchildren and rave about everything from the campus to the classes. Attending Northwestern will be something I will be proud of for the rest of my life.
